Patent ID: 6476783
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: G02F,G09G,H01L

Abstract:
A display device having a plurality of picture element (pixels), comprising:a pixel structure for the plurality of pixels which pixel structure defines a pixel area including an active pixel area, which includes an emissive display material and an inactive pixel area in which only the active pixel area emits light and in which the ratio of the active pixel area to the pixel area is less than 50 percent; a transparent cover plate having a outer surface and an inner surface wherein the inner surface is in close proximity to the pixel area and where part of the emitted light from the active pixel area passes through the transparent cover plate and another part is reflected internally by the outer surface of the transparent cover plate; a black matrix formed on the outer surface of the transparent cover plate, the black matrix defining openings surrounded by a dark colored material, the openings being aligned with the active pixel areas of the display device and being in contact with the display and through which the emitted light from the active pixel area passes.