This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Hitachi Displays, Ltd.. Active years: 2010.
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Years Active: 2010
Title: Innovations by Hideaki Shimmoto in Display Technology
Introduction
Hideaki Shimmoto is a notable inventor based in Toyokawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of display technology, particularly through his innovative manufacturing methods. His work focuses on improving the quality of polycrystalline silicon used in display devices.
Latest Patents
Shimmoto holds 1 patent for a manufacturing method of a display device. This method enhances the quality of polycrystalline silicon by dehydrogenating and polycrystallizing amorphous silicon outside the display region of a substrate. The process involves forming multiple pixels with thin-film transistor (TFT) devices using amorphous silicon in the display region, while also creating driving circuits with semiconductor devices using polycrystalline silicon outside the display area. The method includes the use of a first continuous oscillation laser to dehydrogenate the amorphous silicon and a second laser to polycrystallize it, ensuring that the area treated by the first laser is larger than that of the second.
Career Highlights
Shimmoto is currently employed at Hitachi Displays, Ltd., where he continues to develop innovative technologies in display manufacturing. His expertise in the field has positioned him as a key figure in advancing display device quality.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Mikio Hongo and Akio Yazaki, contributing to various projects that enhance display technology.
Conclusion
Hideaki Shimmoto's innovative work in display technology exemplifies the importance of advancements in manufacturing methods. His contributions continue to influence the quality and efficiency of display devices in the industry.