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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 17, 1997
Kenichi Nagayama, Tsurugashima, JP;
Shin Kawami, Tsurugashima, JP;
Pioneer Electronic Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An organic EL element includes a light-permeable anode (2), an organic emitting layer (3), a cathode (5), and a light permeable substrate(1), wherein the organic EL element emits light at a predetermined region upon application of a current between the anode (2) and the cathode (5). The element further includes an electron injection layer (4) formed between the emitting layer (3) and the cathode (5) and having a pattern corresponding to the predetermined region to be displayed. Alternatively, the element further includes an electron obstruction layer (12) formed between the emitting layer (11) and the cathode (13) and having a pattern to restrict emission corresponding to the predetermined region not to be displayed. Alternatively, the element further includes a hole injection layer (18) formed between the anode (2) and the emitting layer (19) having a pattern corresponding to the predetermined region to be displayed. Alternatively, the element further includes a hole obstruction layer (24) formed between the anode (2) and the emitting layer (19) having a pattern to restrict emission corresponding to the predetermined region not to be displayed.