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Matrix display device

US4736137A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1987
Grant dateApr 5, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2310/027
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a matrix display device, a signal drive circuit comprises selection means for sequentially selecting at least one of display information signals corresponding to a plurality of signal electrodes when at least one of a plurality of scan electrodes is selected, hold means for holding the display information signal selected by the selection means until selection of at least corresponding scan electrode is completed, and voltage conversion means for selecting one of a plurality of voltage levels in accordance with the display information signal held by the hold means and supplying the selected voltage level to the signal electrodes. Since the display information signal is held by the hold means until the selection of at least corresponding scan electrode is completed, one of the plurality of voltage levels is always applied to the signal electrodes and the switching elements do not assume the high impedance state. Accordingly, ununiformity in display image is prevented and a large size matrix display device is provided.

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