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Method to change the viewing angle in a fixed liquid crystal display by changing the pre-tilt angle in the liquid crystal layer with a bias voltage

US6236384A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1998
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2018

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

Abstract

The invention describes a method for electronically adjusting the viewing angle of a liquid crystal display within a panel fixed in location by the structure within which it is located, such as an electronic flight indicator unit. The adjustment in viewing angle is achieved by changing the bias voltage to alter the pre-tilt angle of the liquid crystal layer.

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