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Method and device for detecting moisture in electroluminescence display devices

US7256542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2004
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G3/3208
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices are disclosed for detecting undesired moisture for a luminescence display device. A moisture detector is encapsulated between two shields with one or more display elements, and has a layer of metal placed in a predetermined location close to the display elements that does not affect an operation thereof, wherein the undesired moisture is detected by monitoring one or more moisture-affected material characteristics thereof.

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