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Driving method of a display device employing electro-light-emitting elements and the same display device

  • US 6,222,323 B1
  • Filed: 11/08/1999
  • Issued: 04/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of driving a display device, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing the display device, wherein said display device includes a plurality of cathodes, anodes facing the cathodes, and a plurality of emitting elements having an organic emitting layer disposed between the cathodes and the anodes;

    (b) applying a direct current to the organic emitting layer;

    (c) illuminating a first light-emitting element coupled to a first cathode;

    (d) removing electric charges stored in a second light-emitting element and leaving electric charges in at least one of the light-emitting elements except the second light-emitting element; and

    (e) running electric current through the second light-emitting element.

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