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Homeotropic nematic display with internal reflector

US4492432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1981
Grant dateJan 8, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/13712
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Nematic liquid crystal display is provided with front side polarizer (13) and homeotropic orientation in the non-field state. The nematic liquid crystal (6) has a negative dielectric anisotropy. The display cell has an internal reflector (11) consisting of an insulating oxide layer with built-in aluminum flakes and a front side polarizer (8, 13). This display provides a reflection display with no back lighting.

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