Liquid crystal display
US4634229A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/1397
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid crystal display based on the bistability effect, wherein the distance between the support plates is smaller than 10 .mu.m and the total twist of the liquid crystal is between 180.degree. and 360.degree., preferably about 270.degree.. Over the entire viewing area of the display, randomly distributed spacers are provided. Because of these measures, the range of the bistable action is so narrowed that the display can be driven with operating voltages outside this range, using conventional multiplexing techniques. A high degree of multiplexing with short switching times and excellent contrast is obtained. The range of viewing angles is very large and independent of the direction of illumination.
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