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Direct drive split pixel structure for active matrix liquid crystal displays

US5606437A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1995
Grant dateFeb 25, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2320/028
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wide viewing angle liquid crystal display and method of operating the same are disclosed. Each of a plurality of pixel elements of the display have individually driveable first and second pixel sub-elements. A desired average gray scale intensity for a first pixel element is determined. First and second drive voltages are determined as a function of the desired average gray scale intensity for the first pixel element. The first drive voltage is provided to the first pixel sub-element to drive it to a first gray scale intensity. The second drive voltage is provided to the second pixel sub-element to drive it to a second gray scale intensity. The average gray scale intensity for the first pixel element, which is a function of the first and second gray scale intensities, has reduced viewing angle dependence.

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