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Light control device and illumination device

US11988924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2022
Grant dateMay 21, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a light control device includes a first substrate including first to third electrodes formed in an annular shape and a fourth electrode, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer held between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged in a first direction. The first electrode and the third electrode are arranged in a direction different from the first direction. The fourth electrode is adjacent to the first to third electrodes.

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