Liquid crystal display device and method for manufacturing the same
US8654292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D86/60
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid crystal display device using a liquid crystal exhibiting a blue phase and having a novel structure, and a method for manufacturing the liquid crystal display device. A plurality of structure bodies (also referred to as ribs, protrusions, or projecting portions) are formed over the same substrate, and a pixel electrode and an electrode (a common electrode at a fixed potential) corresponding to the pixel electrode are formed thereover. An electric field is applied to the liquid crystal layer exhibiting a blue phase by using the pixel electrode that has an inclination and the electrode corresponding to the pixel electrode, which also has an inclination. A shorter distance between the adjacent structure bodies allows a strong electric field to be applied to the liquid crystal layer, which results in a reduction in power consumption for driving the liquid crystal.
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