# US 2019/0245017 A1 · Organic light-emitting display device including pixel defining layer with openings and black matrix with openings > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0245017 A1 - Document ID: US20190245017A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/270,256 - Filed: 2019-02-07 - Published: 2019-08-08 - Earliest claimed: 2018-02-08 - Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Samsung Display Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Haseok Jeon; Dohyun Kwon; Choongyoul Im - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190245017A1 ## CPC - H10K 59/352: {the areas of the RGB subpixels being different} - H10K 59/1213: {the pixel elements being TFTs} - H10K 59/122: Pixel-defining structures or layers, e.g. banks - H10K 59/126: Shielding, e.g. light-blocking means over the TFTs - H10K 59/35: comprising red-green-blue [RGB] subpixels - H10K 59/353: {characterised by the geometrical arrangement of the RGB subpixels} - H10K 59/38: comprising colour filters or colour changing media [CCM] - H10K 59/40: OLEDs integrated with touch screens - H10K 59/8722: {Peripheral sealing arrangements, e.g. adhesives, sealants} - H10K 59/8731: {multilayered coatings having a repetitive structure, e.g. having multiple organic-inorganic bilayers} - H10K 59/8792: {comprising light absorbing layers, e.g. black layers} - H10K 59/131: Interconnections, e.g. wiring lines or terminals - H10K: ORGANIC ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES ## Abstract An organic light-emitting display device includes a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic emission layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. The display device further includes a pixel-defining layer surrounding an outer portion of the first electrode and including a plurality of circular first openings, each of the circular first openings overlapping at least a portion of a respective pixel of the plurality of pixels. The display device additionally includes an encapsulation layer arranged on the second electrode, a black matrix arranged on the encapsulation layer and including a plurality of circular second openings, each of the circular second openings overlapping a respective circular first opening of the plurality of circular first openings, and a plurality of color filters, each of the color filters overlapping a respective circular second opening of the plurality of circular second openings. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An organic light-emitting display device, comprising: a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the plurality of pixels comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic emission layer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode; a pixel-defining layer surrounding an outer portion of the first electrode and comprising a plurality of circular first openings, each of the plurality of circular first openings overlapping at least a portion of a respective pixel of the plurality of pixels; an encapsulation layer arranged on the second electrode; a black matrix arranged on the encapsulation layer and comprising a plurality of circular second openings, each of the plurality of circular second openings overlapping a respective circular first opening of the plurality of circular first openings; and a plurality of color filters, each of the plurality of color filters overlapping a respective circular second opening of the plurality of circular second openings. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 1, wherein the pixel-defining layer comprises a light-blocking material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 2, wherein the light-blocking material comprises at least one of carbon black, a carbon nano tube (CNT), or a black dye. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of circular second openings is larger than each of the plurality of circular first openings. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 1, wherein the black matrix comprises a light-blocking material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 5, wherein the light-blocking material comprises at least one of carbon black, a carbon nano tube (CNT), or a black dye. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 5, wherein the black matrix is further arranged outside of a display area of the organic light-emitting display device, wherein the plurality of pixels is arranged in the display area. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 1, wherein the encapsulation layer comprises at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 7, further comprising a touch sensing layer arranged between the encapsulation layer and the color filters. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 1, wherein the color filters filter colors in different bands. ### Claim 11 An organic light-emitting display device, comprising: a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the plurality of pixels comprises a first electrode, a second electrode arranged in common over the plurality of pixels, and an organic emission layer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the first electrode has a circular shape; a pixel-defining layer surrounding a portion of the first electrode and comprising a first opening overlapping a first pixel of the plurality of pixels; an encapsulation layer arranged on the second electrode; a black matrix arranged on the encapsulation layer and comprising a circular second opening overlapping the first opening; and a first color filter of a plurality of color filters, the first color filter overlapping the circular second opening. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the first electrode comprises a reflective material. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the pixel-defining layer comprises a light-transmissive material. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the circular second opening is larger than the first electrode. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the black matrix comprises a light-blocking material. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 15, wherein the black matrix is further arranged outside of a display area of the organic light-emitting display device, wherein the plurality of pixels is arranged in the display area. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the first opening has a circular shape. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the encapsulation layer comprises at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 18, further comprising a touch sensing layer arranged between the encapsulation layer and the color filters. ### Claim 20 (depends on 11) The organic light-emitting display device of claim 11, wherein the color filters filter colors in different bands.