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US 2012/0234049 A1Published application
Methods and Systems for Strengthening LCD Modules
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorBrian Bolton
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Abstract
Systems and methods for improving strength of thin displays, such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a display can use an asymmetrical arrangement of layers (e.g., glass layers) where one layer is thicker than another layer. Different scribing techniques can also be used in singulating the different layers. The asymmetrical arrangement and/or scribing techniques can facilitate displays that are not only thin but also adequately strong to limit susceptibility to damage.
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A method of forming a display with an asymmetric glass configuration, comprising:
- providing a first glass sheet having a first thickness;
- providing a second glass sheet having a second thickness;
- cutting the first glass sheet with a first cutting process, the first cutting process forming a first edge on the first glass sheet;
- cutting the second glass sheet with a second cutting process that is different than first cutting process, the second cutting process forming a second edge on the second glass sheet;
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- positioning the first and second sheets relative to one another in order to form the display.
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