Abstract: A flexible display supporting substrate of the present disclosure includes: a glass base (11); a plastic film (12) which has a surface (12s), the surface having a polish recess (12c), the plastic film being supported by the glass base (11); and an oxide layer (20) overlying a part of the surface (12s) of the plastic film (12) and covering at least part of the polish recess (12c).

Abstract: According to a flexible OLED device production method of the present disclosure, after an intermediate region (30i) and flexible substrate regions (30d) of a plastic film (30) of a multilayer stack (100) are divided from one another, the interface between the flexible substrate regions (30d) and a glass base (10) is irradiated with laser light. The multilayer stack (100) is separated into a first portion (110) and a second portion (120) while the multilayer stack (100) is in contact with a stage (212). The first portion (110) includes a plurality of OLED devices (1000) which are in contact with the stage (212). The OLED devices (1000) include a plurality of functional layer regions (20) and the flexible substrate regions (30d). The second portion (120) includes the glass base (10) and the intermediate region (30i).

Abstract: A method for attaching display panel comprises: preparing a frame-shaped body comprising a first rod-like member and two second rod-like members, the two second rod-like members being substantially parallel to each other and crossing the first rod-like member; bonding the first rod-like member and the two second rod-like members to a given plane surface or a given curved surface; and moving a display panel having a width to be supported between the two second rod-like members from one of the ends of two second rod-like members towards the first rod-like member along a first surface of the two second rod-like members and a second surface of the two second rod-like members, the first surface and the second surface facing each other.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, the organic EL device (100) comprises: an element substrate (20) having a substrate (1) and a plurality of organic EL elements (3) supported by the substrate; a thin film encapsulation structure (10) formed above the plurality of organic EL elements and having at least one compound layered body (10S) constituted by a first inorganic barrier layer (12), an organic barrier layer (14) in contact with the upper surface of the first inorganic barrier layer and having a plurality of solid sections spread out discretely, and a second inorganic barrier layer (16) in contact with the upper surface of the first inorganic barrier layer and the upper surfaces of the plurality of solid sections of the organic barrier layer; an organic planarization layer (42) provided above the thin film encapsulation structure and formed from a photosensitive resin; and a touch sensor layer (50) disposed above the organic planarization layer.

Abstract: A resin film is released from a supporting substrate without using light irradiation, with ease, and without damaging the resin film or the like. Preparation for separating the supporting substrate on which the resin film is cohesively formed into a first part and a second part; and at least one of the first part and the second part is allowed or caused to move in a direction parallel to an one surface of the first part while the first part of the supporting substrate and at least an edge of the second part facing the first part being moved with respect to one another, while a close contact between the resin film and an one surface of the second part of the supporting substrate being maintained, such that the first part and the edge of the second part are separated along a perpendicular direction to the one surface of the first part.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes a substrate, driving circuit layer, inorganic protective layer, organic flattening layer, organic electroluminescent element layer, and TFE structure. The TFE structure includes a first inorganic barrier layer, organic barrier layer, and second inorganic barrier layer. The organic flattening layer is formed in a region where the inorganic protective layer is formed, organic electroluminescent elements are located in a region where the organic flattening layer is formed, and an outer perimeter of the TFE structure crosses lead wires and is present between an outer perimeter of the organic flattening layer and an outer perimeter of the inorganic protective layer. In a region where the inorganic protective layer and the first inorganic barrier layer are in direct contact with each other on the lead wires, a tapering angle of a side surface of a cross-section of the first inorganic barrier layer is smaller than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A shading device comprises: a shading member formed using a dimming glass plate capable of changing light transmittance, the shading member having a plate shape; a display apparatus being capable of transmitting light and disposed on a surface of the shading member, the surface being to face an operator during use of the shading member, in such a manner that a display portion faces the operator; an image pickup device to pick up, as an image, a region which an opposite surface of the surface faces, and generate image pickup data; a data processing circuit to generate display image data to be displayed on the display portion during use of the shading member, based on the image pickup data generated by the image pickup device; and a switch to change light transmittance of the dimming glass plate.

Abstract: A thin film encapsulation structure included in an organic electroluminescent display apparatus includes a first inorganic barrier layer, an organic barrier layer in contact with the first inorganic barrier layer, and a second inorganic barrier layer in contact with the organic barrier layer. The thin film encapsulation structure is formed on an active region and the active region side portion of a plurality of lead wires extending from the active region to a terminal. Each of the lead wires at least partially includes, at at least the lowermost portions of two side surfaces thereof in contact with the first inorganic barrier layer, a forward tapering side surface portion having a tapering angle smaller than 90 degrees in a cross-section parallel to a line width direction thereof.

Abstract: A shading device comprises: a shading member formed using a dimming glass plate capable of changing light transmittance, the shading member having a plate shape; a display apparatus being capable of transmitting light and disposed on a surface of the shading member, the surface being to face an operator during use of the shading member, in such a manner that a display portion faces the operator; an image pickup device to pick up, as an image, a region which an opposite surface of the surface faces, and generate image pickup data; a data processing circuit to generate display image data to be displayed on the display portion during use of the shading member, based on the image pickup data generated by the image pickup device; and a switch to change light transmittance of the dimming glass plate.

Abstract: A method for producing a resin film by using a resin material and accurately forming a fine pattern as a vapor deposition mask or an optical element, a method for producing an organic EL display device, a base film for forming a fine pattern and a resin film with a supporting member are provided. A liquid resin material is applied onto a supporting member to form a resin coating film (S1), and a temperature of the resin coating film is increased to a temperature at which the resin material cures, to form a baked resin film (S2). Thereafter, a base film formed by the baked resin film attached to the supporting member is processed by irradiating with lasers, to form a resin film (1b) having a desired fine pattern and the supporting member (S3). Thereafter, the baked resin film on which the fine pattern is formed is peeled from the supporting member, and the resin film having the fine pattern is obtained (S5).

Abstract: A method for attaching display panel comprises: preparing a frame-shaped body comprising a first rod-like member and two second rod-like members, the two second rod-like members being substantially parallel to each other and crossing the first rod-like member; bonding the first rod-like member and the two second rod-like members to a given plane surface or a given curved surface; and moving a display panel having a width to be supported between the two second rod-like members from one of the ends of two second rod-like members towards the first rod-like member along a first surface of the two second rod-like members and a second surface of the two second rod-like members, the first surface and the second surface facing each other.

Abstract: A shading device comprises: a shading member; a display apparatus disposed on a surface of the shading member in such a manner that a display portion faces to an operator; an image pickup device to pick up, as an image, a region which an opposite surface of the surface faces, and generate image pickup data; and a data processing circuit to generate display image data, based on the image pickup data. An image display module comprises: a display apparatus to be disposed on a surface of a shading device in such a manner that a display portion faces an operator; an image pickup device to pick up, as an image, a region to which an opposite surface of the surface faces, and generate image pickup data; and a data processing circuit to generate display image data, based on the image pickup data.

Abstract: This organic EL display device (100) has multiple pixels, and comprises: an element substrate (1) which has a substrate and multiple organic EL elements supported on the substrate and arranged in each of the multiple pixels; and a thin-film sealing structure (10) covering the multiple pixels. The thin-film sealing structure has a first inorganic barrier layer (12) and an organic barrier layer (14) contacting the upper surface or the lower surface of the first inorganic barrier layer. The element substrate further has a bank layer (33) defining each of the multiple pixels and multiple spacers (31) arranged in the gaps between the pixels, and the multiple spacers (31) are covered by the bank layer (33).

Abstract: According to a method for producing a flexible OLED device of the present disclosure, a multilayer stack (100) is provided, the multilayer stack including a base (10), a functional layer region (20) which includes a TFT layer and an OLED layer, a flexible film (30) provided between the base and the functional layer region and supporting the functional layer region, and a release layer (12) provided between the flexible film and the base and bound to the base. The release layer is irradiated with lift-off light (216) transmitted through the base, whereby the flexible film is delaminated from the release layer. The release layer is made of a polycrystalline of tantalum nitride.

Abstract: A vapor deposition apparatus disclosed in an embodiment is configured to allow an electromagnet (3) to attract a vapor deposition mask, and comprises a control circuit (7) connected between the electromagnet (3) and a power supply circuit (6) for driving the electromagnet (3). The control circuit gradually changes a magnetic field to be generated by the electromagnet (3) when a current is applied to the electromagnet (3). As a result, the change in current to flow in an electromagnetic coil (32) of the electromagnet (3) becomes gradual and an effect of electromagnetic induction is reduced, thereby suppressing the defect of elements formed on a substrate for vapor deposition or the deterioration in property of the element.

Abstract: An organic EL light-emitting element is provided in which, by means of an organic material that is oligomeric, an organic layer coated film 25 is formed in a high-definition pixel pattern, and which is provided with a second electrode having a film thickness of 10-25 nm; a manufacturing method of said organic EL light-emitting element is also provided. The coated film 25 is formed by dropwise injection of a liquid composition containing an organic material oligomer in openings of insulation banks that are formed at a height of 0.5-1 ?m.

Abstract: A method for attaching display panel comprises: preparing a frame-shaped body comprising a first rod-like member and two second rod-like members, the two second rod-like members being substantially parallel to each other and crossing the first rod-like member; bonding the first rod-like member and the two second rod-like members to a given plane surface or a given curved surface; and moving a display panel having a width to be supported between the two second rod-like members from one of the ends of two second rod-like members towards the first rod-like member along a first surface of the two second rod-like members and a second surface of the two second rod-like members, the first surface and the second surface facing each other.

Abstract: Provided is an organic EL light-emitting element including an organic layer coating film 25 which is formed into a super-fine pixel pattern by using an organic material that is an oligomer having a molecular weight of 300-5000. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the organic EL light-emitting element. The coating film 25 is formed by dropping liquid microdroplets of approximately 0.05-1 pL.

Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100A) includes a base film (10A) including a plurality of first openings (13A) and containing a polymer; a composite magnetic layer (20A) formed on the base film (10A), the composite magnetic layer (20A) including a solid portion (22A) and a non-solid portion (23A); and a frame (40A) joined to a peripheral portion of the base film (10A). The plurality of first openings (13A) are formed in a region corresponding to the non-solid portion (23A); and the composite magnetic layer (20A) contains soft ferrite powder having an average particle diameter shorter than 500 nm and a resin.

Abstract: A method for producing a device support base in an embodiment according to the present disclosure includes step A of providing a support base having a first surface and a second surface parallel to the first surface; step B of forming a laser beam in a first direction parallel to the first surface of the support base; and step C of translating or rotating the laser beam in a second direction parallel to the first surface of the support base and crossing the first direction to remove at least a part of protruding portions or contamination elements on the first surface of the support base.