Abstract: The invention provides an organic electroluminescence device having an input function, including: an element substrate that has a light-emitting layer sandwiched between a positive electrode and negative electrode in each of a plurality of sub pixel regions that are arrayed in a matrix pattern; a sealing substrate that seals the element substrate; and a touch panel section that is provided at the outer-surface side of the sealing substrate. In such a configuration of the organic electroluminescence device having an input function according to an aspect of the invention, the negative electrode is formed on an individual basis so as to correspond to the display color of each of the sub pixel regions; and the sealing substrate has a shield conductor that is formed on the element-substrate side of the sealing substrate, the shield conductor having a fixed potential.

Abstract: A thin-film circuit device includes a substrate and a thin-film circuit layer, disposed on the substrate, having an element region and a low-strength region. The element region includes thin-film elements. The low-strength region extends between an end portion of the thin-film circuit layer and the element region and has a mechanical strength less than that of the surroundings of the low-strength region.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic electroluminescence device having an input function, including: an element substrate that has a light-emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrodes; a sealing substrate that seals the element substrate; a first detection electrode that is provided at the inner-surface side of the sealing substrate; a second detection electrode that is provided at the outer-surface side of the sealing substrate; the second detection electrode having a detection axis that is not the same as that of the first detection electrode; a dielectric film that is formed on the second detection electrode; and a detection unit that detects a position at which electrostatic capacitance is generated via the dielectric film between the first detection electrode and the second detection electrode.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes a substrate that is conductive at least on a first surface; a first insulating film located on the first surface of the substrate and including a portion of a first opening, a portion of a second opening, and a portion of a third opening; a semiconductor film located on the first insulating film and receiving a current from the first surface of the substrate via the portion of a first opening; a second insulating film located on the semiconductor film and in contact with the substrate via the portion of a second opening; a capacitance electrode located on the second insulating film; a gate electrode located on the second insulating film and overlapping the semiconductor film; an intermediate insulating film located on the gate electrode and capacitance electrode; a pixel electrode located on the intermediate insulating film and receiving a current via the semiconductor film; a light-emitting layer located on the pixel electrode; a common electrode located on the l

Abstract: An electroluminescence apparatus includes: a plurality of electroluminescence elements each of which includes a first electrode, a second electrode that is provided opposite the first electrode, and a light-emitting function layer that is sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode and includes at least an electroluminescence material layer, the electroluminescence element emitting light produced in the electroluminescence material layer through the second electrode; a separation area; a display area and auxiliary wiring being electrically connected to the second electrode, the auxiliary wiring including first auxiliary wiring and second auxiliary wiring, wherein the first auxiliary wiring extends in the first direction without any break, and the second auxiliary wiring has a gap that is formed between the first auxiliary wiring and the second auxiliary wiring.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic electroluminescence device having an input function, including: an element substrate that has a light-emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrodes; a sealing substrate that seals the element substrate; a first detection electrode that is provided at the inner-surface side of the sealing substrate; a second detection electrode that is provided at the outer-surface side of the sealing substrate; the second detection electrode having a detection axis that is not the same as that of the first detection electrode; a dielectric film that is formed on the second detection electrode; and a detection unit that detects a position at which electrostatic capacitance is generated via the dielectric film between the first detection electrode and the second detection electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device fabrication method capable of reducing the thermal load on the substrate. The present invention also provides a semiconductor device fabrication method capable of improving the characteristics of a semiconductor element. The semiconductor device fabrication method according to the present invention comprises a step of thermally processing a semiconductor layer that is deposited on a substrate by using, as a heat source, the flame of a gas burner that uses a mixed gas of hydrogen and oxygen as fuel. As a result of thermal processing, the semiconductor layer is re-crystallized and an oxide film is formed on the surface of the semiconductor layer. The oxide film can be used as a gate insulation film and a capacitive insulation film.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor element includes: (a) preparing a first substrate provided with a plurality of protruding sections formed on a surface of the first substrate and a second substrate provided with a semiconductor film formed on a surface of the second substrate; and (b) executing a heat treatment on the semiconductor film while the plurality of protruding sections and the semiconductor film are in contact with each other.

Abstract: An input-capable display device includes a first substrate a second substrate, a detection electrode, a dielectric film, and a detector. A pair of electrodes that drive a liquid crystal layer are provided on the first substrate. The second substrate is opposed to the first substrate through the liquid crystal layer. The detection electrode and the dielectric film are laminated on an outer surface of the second substrate. The detector detects a position at which an electrostatic capacitance is formed with the detection electrode through the dielectric film. The second substrate includes a shield conductor that is provided on a side adjacent to the liquid crystal layer. An electric potential of the shield conductor is fixed. The shield conductor has a plurality of birefringent structures that are arranged in a stripe.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes: a) spraying a combusted gas onto a member containing a metal element, the combusted gas being obtained by combusting a mixed gas that at least includes a gas containing a hydrogen atom and an oxygen gas; b) spraying the combusted gas onto the amorphous semiconductor film placed on a substrate having an insulating surface thereof; and c) adding the metal element to at least a vicinity of a surface of the amorphous semiconductor film to enhance re-crystallization of a semiconductor.

Abstract: A technique is described in which a layer to be transferred is easily peeled and transferred to a transferred body that is pliable or flexible. Also, a method of fabricating a semiconductor device using these peeling and transfer techniques, and electronic equipment fabricated with the semiconductor device is described. A transfer method in which a layer to be transferred formed on a substrate is transferred to a transfer body that is pliable or flexible includes the first step of forming a layer to be transferred on a substrate; the second step of bonding the layer to be transferred formed on the substrate to a transfer body that is pliable or flexible fixed on a fixture; and the third step of peeling the layer to be transferred from the substrate and transferring the layer to be transferred to the transfer body.

Abstract: Provided is a coordinate input device including: a plurality of detection electrodes which are arranged in a planar shape in a detection area of a substrate; a plurality of routed wires connected to the plurality of detection electrodes; a coating film which coats the plurality of detection electrodes; a detection unit which detects a capacitance variation between the plurality of detection electrodes via the coating film; and a calculation unit which calculates a capacitance forming position from the detected result of the detection unit, wherein the plurality of detection electrodes are formed in the detection area in a first direction and are arranged in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction so as to configure a plurality of detection electrode pairs, each of which is composed of a pair of adjacent detection electrodes, a ratio of the width of one-side detection electrode of the pair of detection electrodes to the width of the other-side detection electrode of the pair of detection electrode

Abstract: A liquid crystal device includes a liquid crystal panel, a touch panel, a position signal generating device, and a display control device. The liquid crystal panel is formed so that a liquid crystal is sealed in a gap between an element substrate and an opposite substrate, which are opposed to each other, and a transmittance ratio of the liquid crystal is controlled on the basis of a voltage applied between a first electrode and a second electrode. The touch panel is arranged on a side of the opposite substrate and provided with a plurality of detection electrodes. The position signal generating device specifies one or plurality of the plurality of detection electrodes in conformity with a predetermined rule and generates a position signal that indicates a position of a pointing body on the basis of an electric potential of the specified detection electrode or on the basis of electric potentials of the specified detection electrodes.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device includes a liquid crystal panel, a plurality of detection electrodes, a switching circuit, and a position identification device. The liquid crystal panel is configured so that a liquid crystal is sealed in a gap between a first substrate and a second substrate, which are opposed to each other, and a voltage of an opposite electrode opposite the liquid crystal periodically varies. The plurality of detection electrodes are provided on a side opposite to a side on which the liquid crystal is provided via the first substrate, wherein an initial voltage is induced in each of the plurality of detection electrodes on the basis of a variation in voltage of the opposite electrode. The switching circuit sequentially connects each of the plurality of detection electrodes, in which the initial voltages are induced, to a detection portion.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, liquid crystal which is in between the first and the second substrate, and a detection electrode provided on a side of the first substrate, opposite to a side of the liquid crystal. The second substrate includes pixel electrodes connected through switching elements to signal lines, opposite electrodes formed between the pixel electrodes and the liquid crystal and are connected to control lines, a selection circuit that conducts the switching element during a selection period and interrupts conduction after the selection period has elapsed, a signal supplying circuit which supplies a data electric potential during the selection periods, a electric potential control circuit which sets the control lines to an predetermined electric potential when the scanning lines to the control line is selected and sets to a reference electric potential after the selection period has elapsed.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, liquid crystal, a detection electrode, a liquid crystal capacitor, a storage capacitor, a switching element, a selection circuit, a signal supplying circuit, and an electric potential control circuit. The first substrate is opposed to the second substrate. The liquid crystal is sealed in a gap between the first substrate and the second substrate. The detection electrode is provided on a side of the first substrate, opposite to a side on which the liquid crystal is provided. The detection electrode detects a contact on the basis of variation in capacitance. The liquid crystal capacitor includes a pixel electrode, an opposite electrode, and the liquid crystal between the pixel electrode and the opposite electrode. The storage capacitor includes a first electrode and a second electrode that is connected to the pixel electrode. The switching element is connected between the pixel electrode and a signal line.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic electroluminescence device having an input function, including: an element substrate that has a light-emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrodes; a sealing substrate that seals the element substrate; a first detection electrode that is provided at the inner-surface side of the sealing substrate; a second detection electrode that is provided at the outer-surface side of the sealing substrate; the second detection electrode having a detection axis that is not the same as that of the first detection electrode; a dielectric film that is formed on the second detection electrode; and a detection unit that detects a position at which electrostatic capacitance is generated via the dielectric film between the first detection electrode and the second detection electrode.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic electroluminescence device having an input function, including: an element substrate that has a light-emitting layer sandwiched between a positive electrode and negative electrode in each of a plurality of sub pixel regions that are arrayed in a matrix pattern; a sealing substrate that seals the element substrate; and a touch panel section that is provided at the outer-surface side of the sealing substrate. In such a configuration of the organic electroluminescence device having an input function according to an aspect of the invention, the negative electrode is formed on an individual basis so as to correspond to the display color of each of the sub pixel regions; and the sealing substrate has a shield conductor that is formed on the element-substrate side of the sealing substrate, the shield conductor having a fixed potential.

Abstract: A device manufacturing method, including: a first process for providing the plural elements on the original substrate via a separation layer in a condition where terminal sections are exposed to a surface on an opposite side to the separation layer; a second process for adhering the surface where the terminal sections of the elements to be transferred on the original substrate are exposed, via conductive adhesive, to a surface of the final substrate on a side where conductive sections for conducting with the terminal sections of the elements are provided; a third process for producing exfoliation in the separation layer between the original substrate and the final substrate; and a fourth process for separating the original substrate from which the transfer of elements has been completed, from the final substrate.

Abstract: An input-capable display device includes a first substrate a second substrate, a detection electrode, a dielectric film, and a detector. A pair of electrodes that drive a liquid crystal layer are provided on the first substrate. The second substrate is opposed to the first substrate through the liquid crystal layer. The detection electrode and the dielectric film are laminated on an outer surface of the second substrate. The detector detects a position at which an electrostatic capacitance is formed with the detection electrode through the dielectric film. The second substrate includes a shield conductor that is provided on a side adjacent to the liquid crystal layer. An electric potential of the shield conductor is fixed. The shield conductor has a plurality of birefringent structures that are arranged in a stripe.