Patent ID: 8885138
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: G02F,H01J,Y02W

Abstract:
1. A method for resizing an electronic display, wherein the display comprises front and back plates, a perimeter seal spacing apart the plates and at least partially defining an enclosed cell area between the plates that comprises an original display image area, image-generating medium sealed in the enclosed cell area, and electrical circuits on inner surfaces of the plates extending throughout the original display image area, the method comprising: identifying a cut line that intersects across the original display image area of the display; directing a laser adjacent the cut line to sever the electrical circuits adjacent the cut line; cutting the display adjacent the cut line resulting in a target display portion with an exposed edge, and an excess display portion; and sealing the exposed edge, wherein the laser is directed substantially parallel to the cut line such that the laser severs the electrical circuits along a line offset from the cut line by a predetermined distance.