Patents Examined by Charles Chang
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Patent number: 9915842Abstract: The invention discloses a display panel, a method of manufacturing the same and a display device so as to simplify a process of transmitting an electrical signal between a first substrate and a second substrate of the display panel at a lower cost. The display panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate disposed opposite to each other. The first substrate has a concave groove surrounded by a convex section and facing the second substrate. The display panel also includes an electrode layer on the surface of the groove and having at least one first conductive section extending outward from inside of the concave groove to the top end face of the convex section; and at least one second conductive section on the second substrate and electrically connected with the respective first conductive section.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignees: SHANGHAI TIANMA AM-OLED CO., LTD., TIANMA MICRO-ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhiyong Xiong, Dong Qian
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Patent number: 9910197Abstract: The present invention provides an optical member including a reflection layer and an information presentation layer, the reflection layer comprising one or more circularly-polarized light reflection layers selected from the group consisting of a right circularly-polarized light reflection layer and a left circularly-polarized light reflection layer, the circularly-polarized light reflection layer consisting of a layer obtained by fixing a cholesteric liquid-crystalline phase, the reflection layer having a reflection wavelength at which a specular reflectance for non-polarized light is more than 20% in a wavelength region in which the circularly-polarized light reflection layer exhibits selective reflection, a diffuse reflectance for non-polarized light at the reflection wavelength less than 50%, the reflection wavelength being in an infrared wavelength region, and the information presentation layer having a pattern of a material that absorbs or reflects light of the reflection wavelength.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro Oki, Mitsuyoshi Ichihashi, Wataru Majima
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Patent number: 9897804Abstract: A crystal lens includes a liquid crystal layer, a pair of alignment layers, a first electrode set, and a second electrode set. The alignment layers are positioned on different sides of the liquid crystal layer. The first and second electrode sets are positioned on different alignment layers. The first electrode set includes a first transparent insulating layer and a first electrode layer. The first electrode set attaches to one of the alignment layers. The second electrode set includes a second transparent insulating layer, a second electrode layer, and a dielectric film. The second electrode layer includes a hole-patterned electrode. The dielectric film attaches to the first transparent insulating layer. The hole-patterned electrode exposes the dielectric film. In addition, an external power supply provides a driving voltage to the hole-patterned electrode and the first electrode layer, so that the liquid crystal molecules inside the liquid crystal layer drive rotation.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Lin Ping Zhang, Yong Cao
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Patent number: 9897850Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying an image, including: a liquid-crystal panel which displays the image; a back light which emits light toward a rear face of the liquid-crystal panel; a rear frame which supports the back light via a screw; and a rear cover which covers part of a face of the rear frame which is different from a face of the rear frame on which the back light is provided, wherein the back light extends beyond an inner-frame region of the rear frame covered by the rear cover, and the screw is provided only in the inner-frame region.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Akira Yokawa, Akihiro Fujikawa, Yasuyuki Fukumoto
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Patent number: 9891490Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate comprising a pixel area, a second substrate having a common electrode, and a liquid crystal layer arranged between the first and second substrates, where the first substrate includes a first pixel electrode which is arranged on the pixel area and in which a diamond shaped open unit is defined, and a plate shaped second pixel electrode arranged on the first pixel electrode, the first pixel electrode having first and second sides parallel to one side of the pixel area, third and fourth sides extending from one side of the first and second sides, inclined against the first and second sides, and parallel to each other, and fifth and sixth sides that connect the first and second sides with the third and fourth sides, and are parallel to each other, and the second pixel electrode includes a cross-shaped stem unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang-Il Tae, Eun-Kil Park, Seung-Ho Yang
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Patent number: 9885916Abstract: The present invention proposes a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal display panel. The method includes: injecting liquid crystal molecules having monomers into a liquid crystal box; detecting an alternating-current deflection voltage between a transparent electrode of an array substrate and a transparent electrode of a color filter substrate in connection areas of the liquid crystal display panel; applying the alternating-current deflection voltage between the transparent electrode of the array substrate and the transparent electrode of the color filter substrate when values of the alternating-current deflection voltage are all equal to a setting value; irradiating the liquid crystal display panel to form the polymer alignment films.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Bing Han, Caiqin Chen
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Patent number: 9874669Abstract: The present invention provides a reflection film, comprising a right circularly-polarized light reflection layer and a left circularly-polarized light reflection layer as circularly-polarized light reflection layers, each of the circularly-polarized light reflection layers consisting of a layer obtained by fixing a cholesteric liquid-crystalline phase, having a reflection wavelength at which a diffuse reflectance for non-polarized light becomes 50% or more in a wavelength region in which each of the circularly-polarized light reflection layers exhibits selective reflection, the reflection wavelength being in an infrared wavelength region, and the reflection film exhibiting a direct transmittance of non-polarized visible light of 50% or more and a haze value of 5% or less; and an optical member including the reflection film, which can be used as a handwriting input sheet. The optical member can be used by being stuck to the surface of a display.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro Oki, Mitsuyoshi Ichihashi, Wataru Majima
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Patent number: 9874784Abstract: A liquid crystal panel comprises a first substrate which is transparent and is provided with a transparent electrode and a wiring part having light-shielding properties, a second substrate which is transparent and is provided with a light-shielding layer having a first opening and is disposed opposite to the first substrate so that the transparent electrode faces the first opening, a liquid crystal part disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a sealing part configured to seal the liquid crystal part between the first substrate and the second substrate. The light-shielding layer has a second opening. The sealing part has light-shielding properties and is configured to close the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Sakai Display Products CorporationInventor: Hidehiko Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 9864227Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate on which a thin film transistor is formed and which is divided into a display area and a non-display area outside thereof, a second substrate arranged to face an upper surface of the first substrate, a light-shielding film provided in an area between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a circuit provided on an upper surface of the second substrate and in an area facing the display area. The second substrate includes a terminal part of the circuit, which is provided on the upper surface of the second substrate and in an area facing the non-display area. The terminal part is connected with a circuit driving substrate, which drives the circuit through an anisotropic conductive film covering the terminal part. The light-shielding film is provided to avoid at least part of an area facing the terminal part.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventor: Munenori Motooka
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Patent number: 9864225Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a display area (DA) in which an image is displayed and a peripheral area (PA) disposed in a vicinity of the DA, a first substrate disposed in the PA and a second substrate facing the first substrate, at least one column spacer part disposed on the first substrate, a light blocking member disposed on the first substrate, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a seal formed at circumferences of the first and second substrates, the seal coupling the first substrate and the second substrate to each other and confining the liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the light blocking member includes at least one dam formed therein, the at least one dam being disposed in the PA and including at least one opening part formed therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ki Pyo Hong, Do Yeong Park, Young Goo Song, Sang Woo Whangbo
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Patent number: 9864245Abstract: A pixel structure including a plurality of sub-pixels arranged in array is provided. Each of the sub-pixels includes an active device and a pixel electrode electrically connected to the active device respectively. Each of the pixel electrodes includes a plurality of stripe patterns respectively, and spacings of at least one portion of the stripe patterns of at least one of the sub-pixels are larger than spacings of the stripe patterns of the other sub-pixels.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Kun-Cheng Tien, Shu-En Li, Chien-Huang Liao
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Patent number: 9864403Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided having internal components mounted to a structural glass support member. The structural glass support member may have a planar front surface that forms a front surface of the device. The structural glass support member may have bent portions that form sidewall surfaces of the device. Portions of the structural glass support member may form a transparent display cover layer. A rigid or flexible display may be mounted to the structural glass support member. Additional internal device components may be mounted to the display. A thin enclosure for enclosing the internal components in the device may be mounted to the structural glass support member. The thin enclosure may be mounted to the structural glass support member using a peripheral member. The thin enclosure may be free from attachments to internal components or may be adhesively bonded to one or more internal components.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Jeremy C. Franklin, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John P. Ternus, Kevin D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 9853164Abstract: This semiconductor device is provided with: a semiconductor film that comprises an oxide semiconductor, and includes a channel region; a first inorganic insulating film formed on the semiconductor film; a first organic insulating film formed on the first inorganic insulating film; and an inorganic film group. The inorganic film group has: a first electrode comprising an inorganic conductive film formed on the first organic insulating film; a second inorganic insulating film formed on the first electrode; and a second electrode that comprises an inorganic conductive film formed on the second inorganic insulating film, and is electrically connected to the semiconductor film via openings formed in such a manner as to penetrate the first inorganic insulating film, the first organic insulating film, the first electrode and the second inorganic insulating film. The first organic insulating film is disposed between the first inorganic insulating film and the inorganic film group.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takeshi Hara, Hirohiko Nishiki, Izumi Ishida, Shogo Murashige
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Patent number: 9851609Abstract: A display panel includes a TFT substrate, an opposite substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a first display area, and a second display area. The opposite substrate is opposite to the TFT substrate. The liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between the TFT substrate and the opposite substrate. The liquid crystal layer includes a plurality of liquid crystal molecules. A horizontal electric field is formed in a portion of the liquid crystal layer corresponding to the first display area. A vertical electric field is formed in the other portion of the liquid crystal layer corresponding to the second display area. When the display panel is powered on, a portion of the liquid crystal molecules in one of the horizontal electric field and the vertical electric field are rotated, and the other portion of liquid crystal molecules in the other one of the horizontal electric field and the vertical electric field are rotated.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Century Technology (Shenzhen) Corporation LimitedInventors: Ming-Tsung Wang, Chih-Chung Liu, Li-Fang Wang, Wen-Qiang Yu
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Patent number: 9851593Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for rear assembly of a display with a frame assembly having a frame joined to a liquid crystal layer (e.g., cell), initially forming a front of the display. The frame may be substantially continuous with the cell and formed without an adhesive layer, reducing a thickness of the display. The frame may be injection molded about the cell with a thermoplastic or thermoset material. Molding the frame about the cell may enable the frame to uniformly support the cell and/or support the cell with less material or structure. Various layers may be added to the frame assembly from a rear of the display. Rear assembly may further reduce the thickness of the display by removing one or more adhesive layers.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventor: Steven M. Scardato
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Patent number: 9841645Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a circuit board, a light guide structure and two paste materials. The circuit board is disposed on the display panel. The light guide structure is disposed on the display panel. The light guide structure has a bottom surface and a peripheral surface, wherein the bottom surface is oriented toward the display panel and the peripheral surface is adjacent to the bottom surface. Two plating pads are formed on the bottom surface. Two first recesses are formed on the peripheral surface and corresponding to the two plating pads. The two paste materials are formed between the two plating pads and the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Himax Display, Inc.Inventor: Shu-Chuan Chan
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Patent number: 9835915Abstract: A liquid crystal display in which the common voltage line is disposed directly on or directly under the common electrode directly contacts the common electrode such that a signal delay of the common voltage line may be reduced and simultaneously a reduction in the aperture ratio of the liquid crystal display may be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung-Hoon Kim, Joo Seok Yeom, Kyu Wan Ryu, Jeong Soo Choi
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Patent number: 9834146Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic cell, a switchable reflective element, a display module, an ambient light sensor, and a controller. The controller automatically selects a display mode or a mirror mode in response to a detected ambient light level. In a display mode, the controller activates the display module, sets the switchable reflective element to a low reflection mode, and sets the electrochromic cell to a clear state with minimum attenuation. In a mirror mode, the controller deactivates the display module, sets the switchable reflective element to a high reflection mode, and varies attenuation by the electrochromic cell.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: John A. VanderPloeg, Mark A. VanVuuren, Ethan J. Lee
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Patent number: 9835895Abstract: A pixel array is disposed on a first substrate and comprises a pixel having a first electrode layer including a plurality of electrode portions. A light-blocking layer is disposed on a second substrate along a first direction and includes a first light-blocking portion and a second light-blocking portion. The first electrode layer is between the first light-blocking portion and the second light-blocking portion. The first light-blocking portion has a first edge away from the first electrode layer, and the electrode portions include a first electrode portion adjacent to the first light-blocking portion. A brightness distribution of the pixel along the first direction has a first maximum brightness corresponding to a first position on the second substrate. PTB denotes the minimum width from the first position to the first edge, Px denotes the width of the pixel along the first direction, conforming to the following equation: 3.9 + 77.1 ? e - Px 2.7 + 4.5 ? e - Px 34.3 + 0.5 ? e - Px 0.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATIONInventors: Yu-Lun Hsu, Yi-Chin Lee, Chao-Hsiang Wang, An-Chang Wang
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Patent number: 9829740Abstract: A display may have a thin-film transistor layer formed from a layer of thin-film transistor circuitry on a substrate, a color filter layer, and a layer of liquid crystal material interposed between the thin-film transistor layer and the color filter layer. The thin-film transistor layer, the liquid crystal layer, and the color filter layer may be sandwiched between upper and lower polarizers. A backlight unit may supply backlight illumination for pixels in the display. The color filter layer may have a black matrix with an array of openings. Color filter elements of different colors may be formed in the openings. The black matrix may have sidewalls that are steep or that are undercut. The profile of the black matrix helps block improperly colored off-axis light and thereby reduces undesired color mixing in the display.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shang-Chih Lin, Yuan Chen, Zhibing Ge