Patents by Inventor Paul Stephen Drzaic
Paul Stephen Drzaic has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
-
Publication number: 20200380916Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers, Stephen Brian Lynch
-
Publication number: 20200320926Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott A. Myers
-
Patent number: 10777129Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers, Stephen Brian Lynch
-
Patent number: 10713998Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott A. Myers
-
Publication number: 20190035329Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers, Stephen Brian Lynch
-
Publication number: 20180357954Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott A. Myers
-
Patent number: 10109232Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers, Stephen Brian Lynch
-
Patent number: 10095366Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a force detection system that detects force exerted on a flexible display based upon changes in resistance and/or capacitance. In one embodiment, a method includes measuring a baseline comprising a baseline resistance or a baseline capacitance or both of a force measurement layer disposed within or overlaid on the display panel. The method further includes detecting a change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both and calculating a change location where the change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both occurred. The method also includes calculating a magnitude of the change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers
-
Patent number: 10074294Abstract: A conductive trace design is described that minimizes the possibility of crack initiation and propagation in conductive traces during bending. The conductive trace design has a winding trace pattern that is more resistant to the formation of cracks at high stress points in the conductive traces. The conductive trace design includes a cap that helps ensure electrical connection of the conductive trace even though one or more cracks may begin to form in the conductive portion of the conductive trace.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen Zhang, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Seyeoul Kwon, Sangcheon Youn, Heeseok Yang, Chanwoo Lee, Soyoung Jo, Anna Ha, Dongyoon Kim, Saemleenuri Lee, Yoondong Cho
-
Patent number: 10075573Abstract: A conductive trace design is described that minimizes the possibility of crack initiation and propagation in conductive traces during bending. The conductive trace design has a winding trace pattern that is more resistant to the formation of cracks at high stress points in the conductive traces. The conductive trace design includes a cap that helps ensure electrical connection of the conductive trace even though one or more cracks may begin to form in the conductive portion of the conductive trace.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen Zhang, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Seyeoul Kwon, Sangcheon Youn, Heeseok Yang, Chanwoo Lee, Soyoung Jo, Anna Ha, Dongyoon Kim, Saemleenuri Lee, Yoondong Cho
-
Patent number: 10056029Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott A. Myers
-
Publication number: 20170322653Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a force detection system that detects force exerted on a flexible display based upon changes in resistance and/or capacitance. In one embodiment, a method includes measuring a baseline comprising a baseline resistance or a baseline capacitance or both of a force measurement layer disposed within or overlaid on the display panel. The method further includes detecting a change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both and calculating a change location where the change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both occurred. The method also includes calculating a magnitude of the change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers
-
Publication number: 20170302772Abstract: A conductive trace design is described that minimizes the possibility of crack initiation and propagation in conductive traces during bending. The conductive trace design has a winding trace pattern that is more resistant to the formation of cracks at high stress points in the conductive traces. The conductive trace design includes a cap that helps ensure electrical connection of the conductive trace even though one or more cracks may begin to form in the conductive portion of the conductive trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Zhen ZHANG, Paul Stephen DRZAIC, Seyeoul KWON, Sangcheon YOUN, Heeseok YANG, Chanwoo LEE, Soyoung JO, Anna HA, Dongyoon KIM, Saemleenuri LEE, Yoondong CHO
-
Publication number: 20170301266Abstract: A conductive trace design is described that minimizes the possibility of crack initiation and propagation in conductive traces during bending. The conductive trace design has a winding trace pattern that is more resistant to the formation of cracks at high stress points in the conductive traces. The conductive trace design includes a cap that helps ensure electrical connection of the conductive trace even though one or more cracks may begin to form in the conductive portion of the conductive trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Zhen ZHANG, Paul Stephen DRZAIC, Seyeoul KWON, Sangcheon YOUN, Heeseok YANG, Chanwoo LEE, Soyoung JO, Anna HA, Dongyoon KIM, Saemleenuri LEE, Yoondong CHO
-
Publication number: 20170287392Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott A. Myers
-
Patent number: 9746983Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a force detection system that detects force exerted on a flexible display based upon changes in resistance and/or capacitance. In one embodiment, a method includes measuring a baseline comprising a baseline resistance or a baseline capacitance or both of a force measurement layer disposed within or overlaid on the display panel. The method further includes detecting a change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both and calculating a change location where the change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both occurred. The method also includes calculating a magnitude of the change in the baseline resistance or the baseline capacitance or both.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers
-
Patent number: 9666119Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally systems and methods for controlling current provided to display devices. A method for controlling the current may include receiving drive current values associated with subpixels in a display and receiving information that corresponds to an application type being rendered on the display and/or an indication of image data being rendered on the display. The method may then include reducing at least some of the drive current values based at least in part on the application type. Alternatively, the method may include reducing the at least a portion of the image data corresponding to the at least some of the drive current values has substantially similar luminance and color values. The method may then include supplying the subpixels with drive currents that correspond to the drive current values.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventor: Paul Stephen Drzaic
-
Publication number: 20160253965Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Scott Andrew Myers, Stephen Brian Lynch
-
Patent number: 9177503Abstract: Thermal sensors are disposed with OLEDs across a display of an electronic device to measure temperatures across the display surface. Thermal sensors may be used to create a temperature map across the display surface due to both the ambient environment and the internal environment of the electronic device. The thermal sensors may be disposed in the OLED layer, on a separate layer, or both. Thermal sensors may be disposed in a substantially 1:1 ratio with OLEDs or with zones of OLEDs. Both the temperature history and usage history for OLEDs may be recorded and processed to determine the age of each OLED. Controllers may adjust the driving strength of OLEDs or adjust the operation of components within the electronic device to compensate for aging or temperature based on the temperature map and age determination. Controllers may move static images from one part of the display to another less-aged part.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott Andrew Myers
-
Patent number: 9064451Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott Andrew Myers