公开(公告)号：EP2804725A2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-26

申请号：EP12866045.3

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Kent State University

Inventor： WEST, John L. ,  LEE, Da-Wei

IPC: B26F3/00

CPC classification number: B26F3/00 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T225/16

Abstract: A method of patterning an electrically-conductive film is performed by providing a flexible substrate that carries the electrically-conductive film thereon to form a combined layer. The combined layer is then bent about a radius of curvature, so as to impart a stress on the brittle conductive film along the axis of curvature of the curved surface. The application of the stress to the conductive film results in the formation of crack lines that are substantially perpendicular to the direction to which the substrate and conductive film are bent. The crack lines serve to define and electrically isolate conductive sections therebetween that can be utilized as electrodes and address lines in electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：WO2013109400A2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2012/072006

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Inventor： WEST, John L. ,  LEE, Da-Wei

IPC: B26F3/00

CPC classification number: B26F3/00 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T225/16

Abstract: A method of patterning an electrically-conductive film is performed by providing a flexible substrate that carries the electrically-conductive film thereon to form a combined layer. The combined layer is then bent about a radius of curvature, so as to impart a stress on the brittle conductive film along the axis of curvature of the curved surface. The application of the stress to the conductive film results in the formation of crack lines that are substantially perpendicular to the direction to which the substrate and conductive film are bent. The crack lines serve to define and electrically isolate conductive sections therebetween that can be utilized as electrodes and address lines in electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 通过提供在其上承载导电膜以形成组合层的柔性基板来进行图案化导电膜的方法。 然后将组合层围绕曲率半径弯曲，以便沿弯曲表面的曲率轴向脆性导电膜施加应力。 对导电膜施加应力导致形成基本上垂直于基板和导电膜弯曲的方向的裂纹线。 裂纹线用于限定和电隔离其间可用作电子设备中的电极和地址线的导电部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2015103265A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/072751

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Inventor： WEST, John ,  LEE, Da-Wei ,  OLSON, Paul Anders

IPC: B26F3/00

CPC classification number: B26F3/00 ,  B26D3/085 ,  B29C53/04 ,  B29C53/80 ,  B32B43/006 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A method of patterning a combined layer of an electrically-conductive film, such as indium-tin-oxide (ITO), that is disposed on a flexible substrate includes bending the combined layer about a radius of curvature. The combined layer is initially bent in a first direction so that the electrically-conducive film is distal to the radius of curvature, so as to form initial dielectric lines in the electrically-conductive film. The combined layer is then bent in another direction so that the electrically-conductive film is proximate to the radius of curvature to further enhance the dielectric performance of the initial dielectric lines. The dielectric lines electrically isolate a portion of the electrically-conductive film that is disposed therebetween, to form an electrically conductive electrode.

Abstract translation: 图案化设置在柔性基板上的诸如铟锡氧化物（ITO）的导电膜的组合层的方法包括围绕曲率半径弯曲组合层。 组合层最初在第一方向上弯曲，使得电导电膜远离曲率半径，以便在导电膜中形成初始介电线。 然后将组合层沿另一方向弯曲，使得导电膜接近于曲率半径，以进一步增强初始介质线的介电性能。 电介质线将设置在它们之间的导电膜的一部分电隔离，以形成导电电极。

公开(公告)号：WO2016201422A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/037202

申请日：2016-06-13

Applicant: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ,  WEST, John ,  LEE, Da-Wei ,  GROOM, Merrill

Inventor： WEST, John ,  LEE, Da-Wei ,  GROOM, Merrill

IPC: G02F1/1343 ,  G02F1/07 ,  G02F1/1334 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G09G3/38

CPC classification number: G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/13306 ,  G02F1/133305 ,  G02F1/1334 ,  G02F1/134309 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/172 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G09G2300/0426

Abstract: A frequency controlled electro-optical device includes a substrate having transparent conductive control sections patterned thereon to selectively control the optical state of an electro-optical layer. Each of the control sections are partially electrically isolated from each other by crack lines, which allows for electrical communication between adjacent/proximate control sections to occur. As such, an electrical control signal applied directly to one control section forms an electric field in that control section, and also induces an electrical field in adjacent control sections that are not in direct receipt of the control signal. Therefore, the number of electrical connections required for coupling to a driving circuit to operate the device is minimized, thereby allowing the device to be fabricated with reduced complexity and cost.

Abstract translation: 频率控制的电光装置包括具有图案化的透明导电控制部分的基板，以选择性地控制电光层的光学状态。 每个控制部分通过裂纹线部分地彼此电隔离，这允许发生相邻/近似控制部分之间的电连通。 因此，直接施加到一个控制部分的电气控制信号在该控制部分中形成电场，并且也在不直接接收控制信号的相邻控制部分中产生电场。 因此，耦合到驱动电路以操作器件所需的电连接的数量被最小化，从而允许以更低的复杂性和成本制造器件。