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Liquid crystal display device

US7796219B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2005
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/122
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orientation controller which divides a pixel into a plurality of different priority alignment regions and an additional orientation controller are provided in a pixel. The additional orientation controller is provided at least at an end of a pixel of a long-side alignment region formed along the long side of the pixel among the divided alignment regions, for example, around a center position of the long side of the pixel. The additional orientation controller can be realized, for example, by forming a cutout pattern in a side of a first electrode (pixel electrode) forming a part of the pixel. Because the alignment direction is also controlled by the additional orientation controller, the alignment of liquid crystal in this region is stabilized.

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