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Phosphor layer, image display device employing the same and method for making the phosphor layer

US7361417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2004
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/60
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phosphor layer having improved contrast and brightness characteristics and a display device including the same are provided. The phosphor layer is made out of an ultra-fine pigment, a dispersant, a phosphor, a photosensitizer and a binder. The phosphor has a uniform distribution along the thickness of the phosphor layer, and the pigment varies in content over the thickness of the phosphor layer. A method of forming the phosphor layer is based on existing phosphor layer processes and includes a reduced number of processing steps than a filter screen method, thereby markedly lowering the manufacturing costs. The phosphor layer can be used in a cathode ray tube, a plasma display panel, a field emission display, and an organic electroluminescent device.

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