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Display apparatus capable of controlling light transmittance

US9590019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2015
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K2102/311

Abstract

A display apparatus capable of controlling light transmittance includes: a transparent organic light emitting device comprising a first region including an emission region capable of emitting light and a second region adjacent to the first region in a horizontal direction and including a transmission region capable of transmitting external light therethrough; and a light transmission control device coupled to and facing the transparent organic light emitting device, the light transmission control device comprising a third region formed at a location corresponding to the first region and a fourth region adjacent to the third region in the horizontal direction and positioned to correspond to the second region, wherein the fourth region comprises a sealed cavity having a transmission control material layer therein, and the transmission control material layer is configured to be selectively driven by the light transmission control device.

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