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Memory ferroelectric display addressed with AC and DC voltages

US4668051A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1984
Grant dateMay 26, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/141
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A memory display device using a chiral C or H smectic liquid crystal, comprising a liquid crystal cell in which optically discernible textures are induced by means of DC electric fields of appropriate signs, these textures being maintained under the effect of AC electric fields.

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