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Key Patent Report - Quantum Dot Display - 2013

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The quantum dot recently emerged as a next-generation display material. Quantum dots, whose
diameter is just a few nanometers, are semiconductor crystals. The smaller its particle is, the Report Overview
more short-wavelength light are emitted; the larger its particle is, the more long-wavelength lights
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get emitted. Considering that there are more advantages with the quantum dots over
Selection
conventional light sources, it is not surprising that the quantum dot display gains a lot of
- Research Period: Until 31 October
attention.
2012
The quantum dot display consumes lower power and has a richer color than the conventional - Subject Countries: KR, US, JP, EP,
OLED. In addition, the white light produced by quantum dots has high brightness and excellent PCT (Published/Issued Patents)
color reproduction, raising its potential to replace the backlight unit (BLU) using the LED. Not - Patent Search DB: Focust
surprisingly, leading companies in the display industry are accelerating to secure relevant Patent Analysis Method
technologies. - Analysis of Patent Application
Key Patent Report Quantum Dot Display covers patent application trends and an in-depth Trends: A total of 273 patents on
analysis. It will be a great help for those who are interested in the patents on quantum dot quantum dot display technologies were
displays. selected for the patent application
trend analysis by year, country,
Scope of Patent Analysis
technology, and assignee.
- Key Patent Analysis: Of the 273
patents on quantum dot display
technologies, 87 U.S. patents were
selected for the in-depth analysis that
covers technology development
trends, patent status, patent
embodiments, and abstracts.

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Analysis of Patent Application Trends 175 pages
By country, 93 patents (or 34%) were filed in South Korea, 87 in the U.S., 36 in Japan, 22 in
Europe, and 35 under the PCT. By technology, patents on quantum dot light emitting diodes
(QLED) technology (188 patents, 69%) were applied the most, followed by those on BLU using
the white light source; quantum dot display; and LED-using white light source technologies.

Key Patent Analysis

Eighty-seven U.S. patents were selected as key patents, and the in-depth analysis contains
technology development trends, abstracts, and patent embodiments by major companies.
- Analysis of 26 key patents by Samsung: Samsung Electronics (23), Samsung Display (3)
- Analysis of five key patents by LG: LG Innotek (2), LG Display (3)
- Analysis of 12 key patents by QD Vision: Including six patents transferred from Motorola
- Analysis of 44 key patents by other assignees: Total 24 assignees

Implications
As the quantum dot display has emerged as the next-generation display technology ever since the
OLED, the leading companies in the display industry, including Samsung and LG, are making
aggressive investment to take a lead in the technology. They not only develop their own
technologies, but also purchase patents from; make technology licensing agreements with; or
make equity investment in the companies of the field.
The competition to obtain key patents on the quantum dot display is expected to only increase.
Monitoring published/issued patents on a regular basis and having a thorough analysis on them
have become more important.

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Sample Table of Contents
1. Overview of Patent Analysis
Analysis Background
Scope and Method of Patent Analysis
Use of Patent Information
2. Technology Overview
Principle and Structure of Quantum Dot
Application of Quantum Dot
Quantum Dot Display Technology
3. Analysis of Patent Application Trends
Patent Application Trends by Year/Technology
Patent Application Status by Country/Technology
Status of Major Assignees
4. Status of Key Patents
Selection of Key Patents
Status of Key Patents
5. Analysis of Key Patents by Samsung
Technology Development Trends
Key Patent Analysis | Status
Key Patent Analysis | Embodiment
Key Patent Analysis | Abstract
6. Analysis of Key Patents by LG
Technology Development Trends
Key Patent Analysis | Status
Key Patent Analysis | Embodiment
Key Patent Analysis | Abstract
7. Analysis of Key Patents by QD Vision
Technology Development Trends
Key Patent Analysis | Status
Key Patent Analysis | Embodiment
Key Patent Analysis | Abstract
8. Analysis of Key Patents by Other Assignees
Technology Development Trends
Key Patent Analysis | Status
Key Patent Analysis | Embodiment
Key Patent Analysis | Abstract
9. Conclusion
Summary of Patent Application Trends
Technology Cooperation among Major Companies
Conclusion/Implications
10. Appendix
List of Korean/Japanese/EU/PCT Patents
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