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Color display system

US4917465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1989
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2200/1612
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A preferred display system is formed by stacking three STN birefringent LCD panels that are tuned to different subtractive primary colors (i.e. yellow, cyan and magenta). Interposed between the panels, and sandwiched about the stack, are polarizers. At least some of the polarizers may be colored to enhance the birefringence color characteristics and to improve brightness. In some embodiments, the assembly is illuminated by a collimated light source and the resulting image is focused onto a projection screen for viewing. In other embodiments, optics are provided to permit direct wide angle viewing of the display without parallax effects.

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