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20100207864 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a liquid crystal display panel and a liquid crystal display device in which a position of a singular point of pinwheel alignment is controlled, thereby suppressing rough-grained image and generation of image retention, and in which the response time is improved. The present invention is a liquid crystal display panel including a pair of substrates and a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween,
| 08-19-2010 |
20100277678 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE OPERATING IN A VERTICALLY ALIGNED MODE - A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate and a second substrate sandwiching a liquid crystal layer therebetween, a first polarizer disposed adjacent to the first substrate at a side opposite to the side of the first polarizer facing the liquid crystal layer, with a first gap between the first polarizer and the first substrate, a second polarizer disposed adjacent to the second substrate at a side opposite to a side of the second polarizer facing the liquid crystal layer, with a second gap between the second polarizer and the second substrate, wherein at least one of the first and second gaps includes therein a first retardation film having a positive optical anisotropy and a second retardation film having a negative optical anisotropy, such that the first retardation film is disposed closer to the liquid crystal layer with respect to the second retardation film. | 11-04-2010 |
20100283953 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING ALIGNMENT CONTROL FOR BRIGHTNESS AND RESPONSE - A liquid crystal display apparatus including a pair of substrates having electrodes and vertical alignment layers. A liquid crystal having a negative anisotropy of dielectric is inserted between the substrates. Each substrate has linearly arranged alignment control structures for controlling the alignment of the liquid crystal. The alignment control structures are formed in the form of projections or slits. Each alignment control structure is formed of a plurality of constituent units. In addition, means for forming a boundary of alignment of liquid crystal (singular point in director field) to control the liquid crystal located on the alignment control structures. | 11-11-2010 |
20110122350 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A PSA-type liquid crystal display device is provided in which occurrence of display unevenness due to the nonuniformity of the spreading speed of the liquid crystal material during its injection is prevented. | 05-26-2011 |
20110216053 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A liquid crystal display device includes: first and second substrates positioned so as to face each other; and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first and second substrates, and containing a polymerizable component that is polymerized by light or heat. The polymerizable component of the liquid crystal layer is polymerized with a predetermined voltage being applied to a region corresponding to those pixels whose transmittance-drive voltage characteristics are shifted toward higher voltages in a normal drive operation, where the predetermined voltage is applied so that the transmittance-drive voltage characteristics are shifted toward lower voltages by an amount equal to or larger than an amount of the shift toward higher voltages. | 09-08-2011 |
20120019757 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The MVA liquid crystal display device of the present invention includes a first domain regulating structure formed in a first substrate and a second domain regulating structure formed in a second substrate. The first domain regulating structure includes a first linear component extending in a first direction and a second linear component extending in a second direction different from the first direction by about 90°. The second domain regulating structure includes a third linear component extending in the first direction, and a fourth linear component extending in the second direction. When a voltage is applied across a liquid crystal layer, four domains in which the tilt directions of liquid crystal molecules are mutually different by about 90° are formed. An arbitrary pixel includes at least one first electrode formed in the first substrate and a second electrode formed in the second substrate. Each of the at least one first electrode has a continuous opening pattern, and the first and second linear components of the first domain regulating structure are included in any of the continuous opening patterns included respectively in the at least one of first electrode. According to the MVA liquid crystal display device of the present invention, restoration can easily be performed. | 01-26-2012 |
20140016066 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - In a liquid crystal display device, liquid crystal molecules are oriented in a vertical direction to the first substrate and the second substrate by the first molecule orientation film and the second molecule orientation film, respectively, in a non-driving state. A structural pattern is formed so as to extend in a first direction parallel to a surface of the liquid crystal layer and so as to form, in a driving state, an electric field periodically changing in a second direction that is parallel to the liquid crystal layer and vertical to the first direction. The liquid crystal molecules substantially tilt in the first direction in the driving state. | 01-16-2014 |
20140028935 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A liquid crystal display including first and second substrates arranged opposite to each other to form a gap, with first and second alignment films provided on the first and second substrates, respectively. A cured material is provided on at least one of the first and second alignment films, and a liquid crystal layer of liquid crystal molecules is provided in the gap. The display includes a pixel electrode with a plurality of elongated members arranged with spaces therebetween, wherein the plurality of elongated members are electrically connected to each other, and a common electrode configured to apply a voltage to the liquid crystal layer in cooperation with the pixel electrode. The plurality of elongated members include first, second, third and fourth elongated members extending, respectively, in first, second, third and fourth directions in plan view. The cured material regulates alignment directions of the liquid crystal molecules. | 01-30-2014 |
20140198274 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - In a liquid crystal display device, liquid crystal molecules are oriented in a vertical direction to the first substrate and the second substrate by the first molecule orientation film and the second molecule orientation film, respectively, in a non-driving state. A structural pattern is formed so as to extend in a first direction parallel to a surface of the liquid crystal layer and so as to form, in a driving state, an electric field periodically changing in a second direction that is parallel to the liquid crystal layer and vertical to the first direction. The liquid crystal molecules substantially tilt in the first direction in the driving state. | 07-17-2014 |
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20080303997 | VERTICALLY-ALLIGNED (VA) LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied. | 12-11-2008 |
20090207360 | VERTICALLY-ALLIGNED (VA) LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied. | 08-20-2009 |
20090290110 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING ALIGNMENT CONTROL FOR BRIGHTNESS AND RESPONSE - A liquid crystal display apparatus including a pair of substrates having electrodes and vertical alignment layers. A liquid crystal having a negative anisotropy of dielectric is inserted between the substrates. Each substrate has linearly arranged alignment control structures for controlling the alignment of the liquid crystal. The alignment control structures are formed in the form of projections or slits. Each alignment control structure is formed of a plurality of constituent units. In addition, means for forming a boundary of alignment of liquid crystal (singular point in director field) to control the liquid crystal located on the alignment control structures. | 11-26-2009 |
20090290111 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING ALIGNMENT CONTROL FOR BRIGHTNESS AND RESPONSE - A liquid crystal display apparatus including a pair of substrates having electrodes and vertical alignment layers. A liquid crystal having a negative anisotropy of dielectric is inserted between the substrates. Each substrate has linearly arranged alignment control structures for controlling the alignment of the liquid crystal. The alignment control structures are formed in the form of projections or slits. Each alignment control structure is formed of a plurality of constituent units. In addition, means for forming a boundary of alignment of liquid crystal (singular point in director field) to control the liquid crystal located on the alignment control structures. | 11-26-2009 |
20100231833 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING ALIGNMENT CONTROL FOR BRIGHTNESS AND RESPONSE - A liquid crystal display apparatus including a pair of substrates having electrodes and vertical alignment layers. A liquid crystal having a negative anisotropy of dielectric is inserted between the substrates. Each substrate has linearly arranged alignment control structures for controlling the alignment of the liquid crystal. The alignment control structures are formed in the form of projections or slits. Each alignment control structure is formed of a plurality of constituent units. In addition, means for forming a boundary of alignment of liquid crystal (singular point in director field) to control the liquid crystal located on the alignment control structures. | 09-16-2010 |
20110176098 | VERTICALLY-ALLIGNED (VA) LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A vertically alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved viewing angle characteristic is disclosed. The disclosed liquid crystal display device uses a liquid crystal having a negative anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of the substrates includes a structure as domain regulating means, and inclined surfaces of the structure operate as a trigger to regulate azimuths of the oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage is applied. | 07-21-2011 |
20120120338 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid crystal display device comprising a liquid crystal layer including liquid crystal molecules provided between a first substrate and a second substrate; pixels forming a display area; electrodes for applying a voltage across the liquid crystal layer within each of the pixels; a plurality of domain regulating structures for dividing orientations of the liquid crystal molecules and forming multiple domains within each of the pixels, when a predetermined voltage is applied across the liquid crystal layer within each of the pixels; and a structure which is formed in an outer area located next to the display area and is substantially the same as at least one of the plurality of domain regulating structures. | 05-17-2012 |
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20090102989 | DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display system includes a liquid crystal display ( | 04-23-2009 |
20100110357 | Liquid crystal display device - The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device used as a display part of an electronic apparatus which exhibits high brightness and favorable display quality. The liquid crystal display device includes a pair of substrates which are arranged to face each other in an opposed manner; vertical-alignment type liquid crystal which is sealed between the pair of substrates; a plurality of pixel regions, each pixel region including a sub pixel having a pixel electrode on one substrate and a sub pixel having a pixel electrode on one substrate, a slit formed between the pixel electrodes; and a singular point control part which includes projecting portions which are formed on end portions of the pixel electrodes on the slit-side and controls singular points of the liquid crystal. | 05-06-2010 |
20100118233 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The technology presented herein has a feature of providing a liquid crystal display device of an excellent viewing angle characteristic and high brightness, including: liquid crystals containing polymerizable monomers between a first substrate with a pixel electrode having micro slits and a second substrate facing the first substrate; wherein the monomers are polymerizable with voltage applied to the liquid crystals; and an alignment orientation of the liquid crystals is controllable to a direction of extending the micro slit, wherein the pixel electrode includes: a direct coupling part electrically connected to a switching element; a capacitive coupling part electrically insulated from the switching element, and a space between the direct and capacitive coupling parts, wherein directions in which the micro slits are extended along the direct and capacitive coupling parts are orthogonal to each other. | 05-13-2010 |
20110187977 | Liquid crystal display device - The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device used as a display part of an electronic apparatus which exhibits high brightness and favorable display quality. The liquid crystal display device includes a pair of substrates which are arranged to face each other in an opposed manner; vertical-alignment type liquid crystal which is sealed between the pair of substrates; a plurality of pixel regions, each pixel region including a sub pixel having a pixel electrode on one substrate and a sub pixel having a pixel electrode on one substrate, a slit formed between the pixel electrodes; and a singular point control part which includes projecting portions which are formed on end portions of the pixel electrodes on the slit-side and controls singular points of the liquid crystal. | 08-04-2011 |
20110234931 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The technology presented herein has a feature of providing a liquid crystal display device of an excellent viewing angle characteristic and high brightness, including: liquid crystals containing polymerizable monomers between a first substrate with a pixel electrode having micro slits and a second substrate facing the first substrate; wherein the monomers are polymerizable with voltage applied to the liquid crystals; and an alignment orientation of the liquid crystals is controllable to a direction of extending the micro slit, wherein the pixel electrode includes: a direct coupling part electrically connected to a switching element; a capacitive coupling part electrically insulated from the switching element, and a space between the direct and capacitive coupling parts, wherein directions in which the micro slits are extended along the direct and capacitive coupling parts are orthogonal to each other. | 09-29-2011 |
20130235293 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The technology presented herein has a feature of providing a liquid crystal display device of an excellent viewing angle characteristic and high brightness, including: liquid crystals containing polymerizable monomers between a first substrate with a pixel electrode having micro slits and a second substrate facing the first substrate; wherein the monomers are polymerizable with voltage applied to the liquid crystals; and an alignment orientation of the liquid crystals is controllable to a direction of extending the micro slit, wherein the pixel electrode includes: a direct coupling part electrically connected to a switching element; a capacitive coupling part electrically insulated from the switching element, and a space between the direct and capacitive coupling parts, wherein directions in which the micro slits are extended along the direct and capacitive coupling parts are orthogonal to each other. | 09-12-2013 |
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20080247067 | CATOPTRIC REDUCTION PROJECTION OPTICAL SYSTEM, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE - A projection optical system is configured to project a reduced pattern of an object surface onto an image surface. The projection optical system includes, in order of reflecting light from the object surface, a first reflective surface having a concave surface shape, a second reflective surface having a convex surface shape, a third reflective surface having a concave surface shape, a fourth reflective surface, a fifth reflective surface, a sixth reflective surface, a seventh reflective surface, and an eighth reflective surface, and an aperture stop disposed on an optical path between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. An intermediate image is formed on an optical path between the fourth reflective surface and the fifth reflective surface. This configuration provides a projection optical system that has eight or more reflective surfaces and a high NA, and secures a disposing space for members, and exhibits a superior imaging performance. | 10-09-2008 |
20080267815 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND EXPOSURE APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus for an exposure apparatus that projects a pattern of an exposing mask onto a substrate with first light through an optical element is provided. The cleaning apparatus cleans the optical element with second light having a wavelength different from that of the first light, and includes a recording part configured to record information on exposure history of the exposure apparatus, and an information producing part configured to produce information on a cumulative irradiation light amount of the second light at each of regions in a predetermined cleaning area on the optical element, based on the information on the exposure history. | 10-30-2008 |
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20110284183 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS - In a vehicle air conditioning apparatus in which a plurality of air mixing dampers that are driven independently of each other have a drive shaft having a double-shaft structure wherein a hollow drive shaft of one damper is penetrated by a solid drive shaft of another damper, a first shaft-center immobilizing mechanism that secures a shaft center of the hollow drive shaft is provided between a side surface of the unit casing, to which the drive shaft having the double-shaft structure is supported in a freely rotatable manner, and a gear provided at a shaft end of the hollow drive shaft. | 11-24-2011 |
20120213145 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, RELAY STATION APPARATUS, BASE STATION APPARATUS, RADIO RELAY METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - In one embodiment, a relay station ( | 08-23-2012 |
20130077465 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND RESOURCE DERIVATION METHOD - This invention is applied to a communication apparatus that uses one or more code words to transmit or receive appropriate information on a PUSCH. Assuming that the i-th code word CW_i is used alone to transmit the appropriate information, the communication apparatus of the invention uses a Formula (1) to calculate the number of resources Q′_i. When one or more code words are used to transmit the appropriate information, the communication apparatus uses a Formula (2) to calculate the number of resources Q′. | 03-28-2013 |
20130168829 | PHENOLIC RESIN COMPOSITION, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING CURED RELIEF PATTERN AND SEMICONDUCTOR - Provided is a photopolymer composition for a semiconductor element surface protective film or an interlayer insulating film, in which a solution of the photopolymer composition comprises 100 parts by mass of (A) a phenolic resin having a biphenyldiyl structure in a main chain of the resin; 1 to 30 parts by mass of (B) a photo acid-generating agent; and 1 to 60 parts by mass of (C) a compound that can be reacted with ingredient (A) by means of an acid generated from the photo acid-generating agent or heat. | 07-04-2013 |
20140161014 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, RADIO BASE STATION, MOBILE STATION, DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, DATA RECEPTION METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - The aim of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication system that can reduce power consumption in transmitting unicast information using subframes assigned for transmission of multicast information. The mobile communication system of the present invention comprises a radio base station configured so as to notify a mobile station of first information on whether to transmit unicast information using a first radio resource group, when it is specified that the first radio resource group can be utilized for transmission of multicast information and the unicast information and includes a plurality of radio resources, and that a second radio resource group is different from the first radio resource group; and the mobile station configured so as to control reception operation of the first radio resource group based on the first information received from the radio base station. | 06-12-2014 |
20140174028 | CAP OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM AND AUTOMATIC ANALYZER INCLUDING THE SAME - An automatic analyzer of the present invention includes: a cap opening and closing mechanism including a plurality of types of support bodies, each being adaptable to a specific type of cap; an information control mechanism for sample containers; a cap opening and closing mechanism that performs uncapping and capping operations based on a sample container identifying process; and an uncapping/capping monitoring mechanism that determines an uncapping or capping operation. The cap opening and closing mechanism is thus configured so as to be capable of performing the uncapping and capping processes for different types of caps. This provides a cap opening and closing mechanism that enables the single cap opening and closing mechanism to perform the uncapping process and the capping process for different types of caps on a transfer path of sample containers in the automatic analyzer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140314623 | AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS SYSTEM - There is provided an automatic analysis system that dispenses samples and reagents into a plurality of reaction vessels to cause reaction and to measure the liquid resulting from the reaction. The system implements a method of handling capped sample containers such as vacuum blood collection tubes along transfer routes. A sample container opening/closing mechanism is provided which removes the caps of the sample containers prior to sample dispensing and which closes the sample containers following sample dispensing using the same corresponding caps as before the dispensing. Also provided is an opening/closing mechanism that retains and manages the caps removed from the sample containers, as well as a transport unit capable of selecting one of the transport routes which fits the identified sample containers so as to close them with the fit caps. This invention thus provides a container opening/closing system that improves throughput of the sample collection process in conjunction with the automatic analysis system performing the sample container opening/closing process. | 10-23-2014 |
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