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Input display having particular photo sensor, color filter, and light-shielding element arrangement

US7825998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2007
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/13394
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Input displays are provided. A representative input display comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a photo sensor, a color filter, and a light-shielding element. The liquid crystal layer accommodated in a liquid crystal space is sandwiched between transparent first and second substrates, comprising a first substrate side and a second substrate side. The photo sensor overlies the first substrate side. The color filter disposed in the liquid crystal space, over the photo sensor. The color filter comprises a first opening exposing portions of the photo sensor. The light-shielding element is disposed alongside portions of a periphery of the photo sensor.

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