Light-Emitting Seal Using Self-Aligned Organic Light-Emitting Structure

A light-emitting seal using a self-aligned organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and a laminate process is proposed and demonstrated. This device has a self-aligned ink-jet-printed structure where an insulating material is dissolved in a solvent, and a mixture of organic materials is formed at the same position as that of the ink-jet-printed region. A cathode electrode is laminated onto the above ink-jet-printed structure. The merits of the device are its simple fabrication without the need for photolithography or any vacuum process, and its lower cost. The typical luminance obtained was 6,810 cd/m2. The concept of the device is useful for light-emitting seals (LES), tags and graphics with noncontact electromagnetic electric supply but no electric supply line.