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Matrix addressed bistable liquid crystal display

US4529271A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1982
Grant dateJul 16, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2320/0209
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A matrix addressed, bistable liquid crystal optical display is disclosed. The display includes a liquid crystal twist cell which has at least two states which are stable in the presence of a single given holding voltage. A form of 3:1 matrix addressing is used in the display which enhances operational characteristics.

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