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Display device having an electrode partially covering a picture element

US8031168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/004
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical switch, e.g., a display cell based on layer displacement or layer break up having at least two different states, in which one fluid, e.g. oil, in a first state adjoins at least a first support plate, and in the second state, another fluid at least partly adjoins the first support plate. Part of an otherwise homogeneous electrode is removed to realize oil motion control.

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