Abstract: An exemplary transflective liquid crystal display panel (2) includes a first substrate (21) with a glass base (210), a second substrate (22) opposite to the first substrate, a liquid crystal layer (23) between the first and second substrates, and an insulating layer (211), a first passivation layer (212), a first electrode layer (213), and a second passivation layer (216) successively disposed at an inner side of the glass base. The first electrode layer has an uneven surface (2131), the second passivation layer is provided only at reflective areas of the transflective liquid crystal display panel, the second passivation layer has a reflection characteristic, and the second passivation layer has a plurality of bumps (2161) at an inmost side thereof.

Abstract: A multi-domain IPS (in-plane switching) liquid crystal display (20) includes a first substrate (201), a second substrate (202), liquid crystal molecules (203) filled between the first and second substrates, and gate lines (211) and data lines (212) formed on the first substrate. The gate lines and data lines define pixel regions arranged in a matrix. Each pixel region includes pixel electrodes (233), common electrodes (243), and a TFT (thin film transistor) (220). The pixel electrodes and the common electrodes have a same curved shape with at least two different bend portions, and are uniformly spaced apart from each other. Therefore the electric field generated by them is a smooth continuum of multiple domains, and the visual performance at various different viewing angles is equally good. Because the pixel and common electrodes do not have sharp bends, disclination is avoided. Therefore the IPS liquid crystal display has a high contrast ratio.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display (LCD) device (2) includes a first substrate (21) and a second substrate (22). A liquid crystal layer (23) having liquid crystal molecules is interposed between the first and second substrates. The liquid crystal molecules are bend-aligned such that the liquid crystal display device is able to operate in an optically compensated bend (OCB) mode. A first alignment layer (219) and a second alignment layer (229) are respectively disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the first and second substrates. A passivation layer (227) is disposed between the second alignment layer and the second substrate, which has different height.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display includes two substrates (21, 22) opposite to each other and spaced apart a predetermined distance, each of the substrates having an alignment layer (211, 221); a liquid crystal layer (23) between the two substrates, and having a plurality of liquid crystal molecules; and a plurality of gate lines (241) formed between one alignment layer and one substrate. The two alignment layers have two orthogonal aligning directions, one aligning direction of the two alignment layers being parallel to an extending direction of the gate lines.

Abstract: An LCD device (2) includes two substrates (21, 22), a liquid crystal layer (27) therebetween, and gate lines (24) and data lines (23) formed on one of the substrates thereby defining pixel regions. A set of pixel electrodes (26) and a set of common electrodes (25) are provided in each pixel region. The pixel and common electrodes are shaped as hollow rectangles, and are alternately nested one within the other. When a voltage is applied, a horizontal electric field in two different directions (281, 282) is established. Liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer are twisted according to the two directions, thereby reducing color shift.

Abstract: A multi-domain IPS (in-plane switching) liquid crystal display (20) includes a first substrate (201), a second substrate (202), liquid crystal molecules (203) filled between the first and second substrates, and gate lines (211) and data lines (212) formed on the first substrate. The gate lines and data lines define pixel regions arranged in a matrix. Each pixel region includes pixel electrodes (233), common electrodes (243), and a TFT (thin film transistor) (220). The pixel electrodes and the common electrodes have a same curved shape, and are uniformly spaced apart from each other. Therefore the electric field generated by them is a smooth continuum of multiple domains, and the visual performance at various different viewing angles is equally good. Because the pixel and common electrodes do not have sharp bends, disclination is avoided. Therefore the IPS liquid crystal display has a high contrast ratio.

Abstract: An in plane switching liquid crystal display (IPS LCD) (100) has two substrates (110, 120) opposite to each other and spaced apart a predetermined distance; a liquid crystal layer (130) between the two substrates, and having a plurality of liquid crystal molecules; and an electrode array (111) formed on one of the substrate. Only one alignment layer (112) is provided, adjacent to the liquid crystal layer, which is formed on the substrate having the electrode array.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display (200) includes a first polarizer (211), a first biaxial compensating film (213), a first discotic liquid crystal film (214), a first substrate (215), a liquid crystal layer (220), a second substrate (235), a second discotic liquid crystal film (234), and a second polarizer (231), arranged in that order from one side of the liquid crystal display to an opposite side of the liquid crystal display. In summary, the first biaxial compensating film can compensate light in two perpendicular directions, thus improving contrast ratios in the two directions of the liquid crystal display and broadening a view angle of the liquid crystal display. Therefore, the liquid crystal display has an improved display performance.

Abstract: A method for driving a liquid crystal display (200) includes: providing a liquid crystal display having a plurality of pixel units and a backlight; dividing a frame time into a plurality of sub-frames; defining each pixel unit to have two states, namely on or off, in each of the sub-frames; defining the backlight to have a gradation luminance and two states, namely on or off, in each of the sub-frames; and synchronously controlling the state of each pixel unit, a time period of the on state of each pixel unit, the gradation luminance of the backlight, and a time period of the on state of the backlight in each of the sub-frames to make a resulting total luminous flux in each pixel unit corresponding to a gray scale of an image to be displayed in the frame time to be the same as that of other pixel units.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display (LCD) (200) includes a first substrate (211), a second substrate (212) opposite to the first substrate, a liquid crystal layer (213) sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate, a plurality of first common electrodes (241) and first pixel electrodes (242) provided. at the first substrate, and a plurality of second common electrodes (251) and second pixel electrodes (252) provided at the second substrate. The first common electrodes and the first pixel electrodes, and the second common electrodes and the second pixel electrodes, respectively produce two electric fields in the liquid crystal layer. A combined strength of the electric fields is uniformly distributed in the liquid crystal layer, so that all the liquid crystal molecules can be sufficiently twisted. Thus a viewing angle, a degree of chroma, and a transmission ratio of the LCD are improved.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display panel includes: providing a first substrate (110), and forming a color filter film (410) and a black matrix (310) on the first substrate; providing a second substrate (210), and applying a sealant (710) on the second substrate; applying liquid crystal onto the second substrate; attaching the first substrate to the second substrate; and curing the sealant by applying light having a diffraction pattern.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display panel includes: providing a first substrate (110), and forming a color filter film (410) and a black matrix (310) on the first substrate; providing a second substrate (210), and applying a sealant (710) on the second substrate; applying liquid crystal onto the second substrate; attaching the first substrate to the second substrate; and curing the sealant by applying light having a diffraction pattern.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display includes a first glass layer (210) and a second glass layer (220) opposite to each other, a liquid crystal layer (27) interposed between the first and second glass layers, at least one alignment layer (224 and/or 414) disposed between the first and second glass layers, a plurality of common electrodes (225) arranged on the second glass layer, an insulation layer (227) arranged on the second glass layer, a plurality of pixel electrodes (226) arranged on the insulation layer, a first transparent conductive film (250) arranged on each of the common electrodes, and a second transparent conductive film (260) arranged on each of the pixel electrodes. A distance separating the common electrodes and the liquid crystal layer is equal to that separating the pixel electrodes and the liquid crystal layer. The liquid crystal display can avoid the occurrence of image delay.

Abstract: An IPS (in-plane switching) liquid crystal display (20) includes a first substrate (201), a second substrate (202), liquid crystal molecules (203) filled between the first and second substrates, and gate lines (211) and data lines (212) formed on the first substrate. The gate lines and data lines define pixel regions arranged in a matrix. Each pixel region includes pixel electrodes (233), common electrodes (243), and a TFT (220), and the pixel and common electrodes have a generally curved shape. At least one of the pixel and common electrodes together define a bend region having a smooth concave side and an opposite substantially rectilinear side. This IPS LCD provides equally fine visual performance at various different viewing angles.

Abstract: An IPS liquid crystal display (200) includes a first substrate (21) and a second substrate (22) opposite to each other, and a twisted nematic liquid crystal layer (25) sandwiched between the first and second substrates. A first polarizer (23) is disposed at an outer surface of the first substrate, and a second polarizer (24) is disposed at an outer surface of the second substrate. Polarizing axes of the first and second polarizers are parallel to each other. A plurality of pixel electrodes (27) and common electrodes (26) are disposed at the second substrate. A first alignment film (213) is disposed at an inner surface of the first substrate, and a second alignment film (224) is disposed at an inner surface of the second substrate. The first alignment film maintains a rubbing angle of approximately 90° relative to the second alignment film.

Abstract: A continuous domain vertical alignment LCD (4) includes a first substrate (41) and a second substrate (42), liquid crystal molecules (46) interposed therebetween, and a plurality of curved first and second protrusions (411, 421) disposed at insides of the first and second substrate respectively. Each of the first and second protrusions respectively includes a first curve portion (481, 491) having a first substantially rectilinear part (483, 493), and a second curve portion (482, 492) having a second substantially rectilinear part (484, 494). The first curvature parts (481, 491) connect to the second infinite curvature parts (483, 493). The LCD provides a more even display performance at various different viewing angles.

Abstract: A multi-domain IPS (in-plane switching) liquid crystal display (20) includes a first substrate (201), a second substrate (202), liquid crystal molecules (203) filled between the first and second substrates, and gate lines (211) and data lines (212) formed on the first substrate. The gate lines and data lines define pixel regions arranged in a matrix. Each pixel region includes pixel electrodes (233), common electrodes (243), and a TFT (thin film transistor) (220). The pixel electrodes and the common electrodes have a same curved shape with at least two different bend portions, and are uniformly spaced apart from each other. Therefore the electric field generated by them is a smooth continuum of multiple domains, and the visual performance at various different viewing angles is equally good. Because the pixel and common electrodes do not have sharp bends, disclination is avoided. Therefore the IPS liquid crystal display has a high contrast ratio.

Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display (2) includes a transparent upper substrate (100), a lower substrate (200) opposite to the upper substrate, a liquid crystal layer (300) sandwiched between the two substrates, gate lines (170) and data lines (180) defining pixel units arranged in a matrix, pixel electrodes (210) and common electrodes (220) associated with one of the substrates to each pixel unit of one of the substrates, a transflective layer (250) formed at one side of one of the substrates. The pixel electrodes and the common electrodes have the same bent form, are disposed alternately, and are substantially parallel to each other. When a voltage is applied on the electrodes, an electric field in two directions is generated. Liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer are oriented in two directions in accordance with the electric field. Therefore, color shift is reduced.

Abstract: An in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display (2) includes a first substrate (21), a second substrate (22), and liquid crystal molecules (60) interposed between the first and second substrates. A number of data lines (222) are arranged on the second substrate. An insulation layer (223) is arranged on the data lines. A number of common electrodes (26) are arranged on the insulation layer. The data lines are substantially covered and shielded by some of the common electrodes. Accordingly, the in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display has an improved display effect compared to the conventional art.

Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display (2) has a first substrate (21), a second substrate (210) opposite to the first substrate, an alignment means (23, 231) provided on respective opposing surface of the first and second substrates, and a liquid crystal layer (20) sandwiched between the first and second substrates. The liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer have two different orientations respectively corresponding to a transmission display region (20a) and a reflection display region (20b). Furthermore, the transflective liquid crystal display has two different thicknesses respectively corresponding to the reflection region and the transmission region.