Abstract: A mirror device (1) which can be simultaneously used for display purposes based on e.g. an LCD display (5) with a polarizing mirror (2) placed in front of it. The orientation direction of a retardation layer (31, 32) is aligned with respect to the polarization direction of the polarizing mirror to give optimal optical performance.

Abstract: A mirror device (1) which can be simultaneously used for display purposes, based on e.g. an LCD display (5) with a polarizing mirror (2) placed in front of it. The polarizing mirror (2) has the characteristics that it does not disturb the transmission of the light from the display to the viewer (3), but does reflect the incident light. A combined viewing angle and reflection problem related to switchable optical components (14) placed in front of the polarizing mirror (2) is overcome.

Abstract: A mirror device (1) which can be simultaneously used for display purposes, based on e.g. an LCD display (5) with a polarizing min or (2) placed in front of it. the reflectivity of such a mirror display is enhanced by providing at its non-viewing side a further polarizing mirror (11) Color absorption in the display is prevented by placing the color filter (13) or a color (sequential) backlight (30) behind this reflective polarizer at the back of the display.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically anisotropic body, such as a compensation foil or a micro-lens array, having a desired pattern of optical properties. Said body is obtainable by a method wherein a non-uniform electric and/or magnetic field is applied over a body comprising a polymerizable electro-optical and/or magneto-optical material, such as a LC monomer, thus inducing a desired molecular pattern. The pattern is made permanent by polymerising the electro-optical and/or magnetooptical material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal display device with at least a first pixel (9a, 19a) comprising a first liquid crystal material layer segment (1a, 11a) having a first twist angle, and a second pixel (9b, 19b) comprising a second liquid crystal material layer segment (1b, 11b) having a second twist angle. A first and a second color filter (7a, 7b) are arranged in line with said first and second liquid crystal material layer segments (1a, 11a; 1b, 11b), respectively, said color filters (7a, 7b) being arranged to transmit light of a first and a second wavelength, respectively, wherein said first twist angle is chosen for essentially optimal transmission of said first wavelength, and said second twist angle is chosen for essentially optimal transmission of said second wavelength through said display device.