Liquid crystal display viewable under all lighting conditions
US6909486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/133536
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid crystal display (LCD) viewable under all lighting conditions without excessive power consumption is described. The LCD comprises a first dichroic polarizer, a second dichroic polarizer, an anti-reflection layer positioned in front of the first dichroic polarizer and a liquid crystal cell positioned between the first dichroic polarizer and the second dichroic polarizer. In addition, the LCD comprises a backlight assembly positioned behind the second dichroic polarizer. Finally, the LCD comprises a diffusing transflector positioned between the backlight assembly and the second dichroic polarizer. The diffusing transflector comprises a diffusing element and a transflective element.
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