Abstract: Disclosed is organic diode which is capable of light emitting display by an organic EL display, image sensing by a organic photodiode and power generation by an organic solar cell. Also disclosed is a matrix panel of such a multifunction organic diode. Specifically disclosed is a multifunction organic diode comprising a first electrode (12) formed on a substrate (11), an organic thin film (13) formed on the first electrode (12) and having both light emitting and photoconductive properties, and a second electrode (14) formed on the organic thin film (13).

Abstract: Disclosed is organic diode which is capable of light emitting display by an organic EL display, image sensing by a organic photodiode and power generation by an organic solar cell. Also disclosed is a matrix panel of such a multifunction organic diode. Specifically disclosed is a multifunction organic diode comprising a first electrode (12) formed on a substrate (11), an organic thin film (13) formed on the first electrode (12) and having both light emitting and photoconductive properties, and a second electrode (14) formed on the organic thin film (13).

Abstract: In an organic photodiode, in a gap between a transparent anode formed on a glass substrate, and a reflection cathode formed oppositely thereto, a plurality of light receiving parts as layers of light absorbing composition, and partition walls for insulating between transparent anode and reflection cathode and insulating between adjacent light receiving parts are formed. Partition walls are formed by applying an ink solution to transparent anode and an insulating layer covering its periphery, dissolving the insulating layer by an organic solvent contained in the ink solution, and forming a plurality of dissolved holes contacting with transparent anode. The plurality of light receiving parts are formed by filling the plurality of dissolved holes with the light absorbing composition contained in the ink solution.

Abstract: A top-emitting type multi-photon OLED panel comprises: an insulating substrate; a cathode formed on the insulating substrate; a plurality of organic layers laminated on the cathode; and a transparent anode formed on the top layer of the plurality of organic layers, wherein a charge generation layer is sandwiched between each organic layer.

Abstract: In an organic photodiode, in a gap between a transparent anode formed on a glass substrate, and a reflection cathode formed oppositely thereto, a plurality of light receiving parts as layers of light absorbing composition, and partition walls for insulating between transparent anode and reflection cathode and insulating between adjacent light receiving parts are formed. Partition walls are formed by applying an ink solution to transparent anode and an insulating layer covering its periphery, dissolving the insulating layer by an organic solvent contained in the ink solution, and forming a plurality of dissolved holes contacting with transparent anode. The plurality of light receiving parts are formed by filling the plurality of dissolved holes with the light absorbing composition contained in the ink solution.

Abstract: A method for measuring a relative thickness distribution of an organic thin film for use in an organic electroluminescence device comprises the steps of irradiating a predetermined region of the organic thin film with a light including an ultraviolet light, measuring the intensity of a fluorescence produced by the organic thin film in response to the light irradiation, and obtaining a film thickness of the predetermined region from the intensity of the fluorescence. Further, an apparatus for measuring a thickness distribution for use in an organic electroluminescence device has means for irradiating a predetermined region of the organic thin film with a light including an ultraviolet light, means for measuring the intensity of a fluorescence produced by the organic thin film, and means for obtaining the film thickness of the predetermined region from the intensity of the fluorescence.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a liquid crystal layer containing a nematic liquid crystal material, first and second light-transmissive substrates which hold the nematic liquid crystal material therebetween such that liquid crystal molecules are aligned in a predetermined directions, and first and second circular electrodes which are formed on the first and second light-transmissive substrates and apply to the liquid crystal layer an electric field for controlling the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules. In particular, the first and second circular electrodes include radial light-shielding electrode lines and concentric light-shielding electrode lines, which are opposed to each other to divide the liquid crystal layer into a plurality of domains between which liquid crystal molecules are set in different tilt directions under the electric field.

Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence device which operates at a low voltage, has a uniform light emission surface, and can display high-quality images. In an organic electroluminescence device, an anode, a hole transport layer made of an organic compound, a light emitting layer made of an organic compound, and a cathode are stacked in the order named, and an electron injection layer containing a lanthanoid oxide is formed between the light emitting layer and cathode. The anode and/or cathode is made of a transparent conductive material. In another organic electroluminescence device, an anode, a hole transport layer made of an organic compound, a light emitting layer made of an organic compound, and a cathode are stacked in the order named, and an electron injection layer formed by mixing a lanthanoid metal oxide and organic compound is formed between the light emitting layer and cathode.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent device has the steps of forming a first electrode on a substrate, preparing a solution containing a hole transport organic material, an electron transport organic material and a luminescent organic material, followed by spraying the solution onto the first electrode by using a pressurized gas so as to form an organic thin film layer, and forming a second electrode on the organic thin film layer.

Abstract: The driving method for a matrix type organic EL element comprises the steps of selectively applying an identical scanning voltage amplitude pattern to the plurality of row direction electrodes of two or more rows in accordance with the scanning voltage amplitude pattern applied to the row direction electrodes to simultaneously scan the electrodes, separately applying a signal voltage pattern, which is applied to the column direction electrodes, to the electrodes simultaneously scanned in the row direction through two sets or more of the plurality of column direction electrodes which are independent of each other, and simultaneously scanning two or more of a plurality of scanning lines to thereby form image information to be displayed in one frame.

Abstract: A method for measuring a relative thickness distribution of an organic thin film for use in an organic electroluminescence device comprises the steps of irradiating a predetermined region of the organic thin film with a light including an ultraviolet light, measuring the intensity of a fluorescence produced by the organic thin film in response to the light irradiation, and obtaining a film thickness of the predetermined region from the intensity of the fluorescence. Further, an apparatus for measuring a thickness distribution for use in an organic electroluminescence device has means for irradiating a predetermined region of the organic thin film with a light including an ultraviolet light, means for measuring the intensity of a fluorescence produced by the organic thin film, and means for obtaining the film thickness of the predetermined region from the intensity of the fluorescence.

Abstract: The driving method for a matrix type organic EL element comprises the steps of selectively applying an identical scanning voltage amplitude pattern to the plurality of row direction electrodes of two or more rows in accordance with the scanning voltage amplitude pattern applied to the row direction electrodes to simultaneously scan the electrodes, separately applying a signal voltage pattern, which is applied to the column direction electrodes, to the electrodes simultaneously scanned in the row direction through two sets or more of the plurality of column direction electrodes which are independent of each other, and simultaneously scanning two or more of a plurality of scanning lines to thereby form image information to be displayed in one frame.

Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence device which operates at a low voltage, has a uniform light emission surface, and can display high-quality images. In an organic electroluminescence device, an anode, a hole transport layer made of an organic compound, a light emitting layer made of an organic compound, and a cathode are stacked in the order named, and an electron injection layer containing a lanthanoid oxide is formed between the light emitting layer and cathode. The anode and/or cathode is made of a transparent conductive material. In another organic electroluminescence device, an anode, a hole transport layer made of an organic compound, a light emitting layer made of an organic compound, and a cathode are stacked in the order named, and an electron injection layer formed by mixing a lanthanoid metal oxide and organic compound is formed between the light emitting layer and cathode.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an organic light emitting device which can be operated at a low voltage, and when such elements are used in a display panel, a light-emitting surface which can emit light uniformly over an entire display panel can be obtained when the conditions are maintained the same. The organic light-emitting device of the present invention includes a substrate having a light transmitting property in a visible range, a first electrode having a light transmitting property in a visible range, and formed on the substrate, a layer formed on the first electrode, and configured to emit light by recombination of excitons each made of a pair of a positive hole and electron injected thereto, and a second electrode containing erbium and formed on the layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent device has the steps of forming a first electrode on a substrate, preparing a solution containing a hole transport organic material, an electron transport organic material and a luminescent organic material, followed by spraying the solution onto the first electrode by using a pressurized gas so as to form an organic thin film layer, and forming a second electrode on the organic thin film layer.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a liquid crystal layer containing a nematic liquid crystal material, first and second light-transmissive substrates which hold the nematic liquid crystal material therebetween such that liquid crystal molecules are aligned in a predetermined directions, and first and second circular electrodes which are formed on the first and second light-transmissive substrates and apply to the liquid crystal layer an electric field for controlling the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules. In particular, the first and second circular electrodes include radial light-shielding electrode lines and concentric light-shielding electrode lines, which are opposed to each other to divide the liquid crystal layer into a plurality of domains between which liquid crystal molecules are set in different tilt directions under the electric field.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an organic light emitting device which can be operated at a low voltage, and when such elements are used in a display panel, a light-emitting surface which can emit light uniformly over an entire display panel can be obtained when the conditions are maintained the same. The organic light-emitting device of the present invention includes a substrate having a light transmitting property in a visible range, a first electrode having a light transmitting property in a visible range, and formed on the substrate, a layer formed on the first electrode, and configured to emit light by recombination of excitons each made of a pair of a positive hole and electron injected thereto, and a second electrode containing erbium and formed on the layer.

Abstract: An organic EL device capable of preventing a deterioration in luminous section and increasing an effective area of a luminous section and current gain thereof. The organic EL device includes at least one first electrode made of a transparent electrode material, at least one luminous section made of an organic EL material and formed on the first electrode, and at least one second electrode formed on the luminous section. The luminous section is arranged on the first electrode so that the first electrode has an annular upper surface portion which is not covered with the luminous section left on an upper surface thereof in a manner to surround the luminous section. The second electrode is formed so that the luminous section has an annular upper surface portion which is not covered with the second electrode left on an upper surface thereof in a manner to surround the second electrode.

Abstract: An organic EL device capable of providing an image plane which exhibits increased luminance or brightness while eliminating any difference in luminescence between luminous sections. An electrically insulating layer is arranged so as to cover both a first wiring pattern and a second wiring pattern and formed with a plurality of hole arrays in a manner to respectively correspond to first electrodes. The hole arrays each are constituted of a plurality of holes arranged along the first electrode corresponding thereto and so as to extend through an insulating layer to the first electrode while being kept from extending through second electrodes. A third wiring pattern is arranged which is constituted of a plurality of conductive paths each arranged on the insulating layer so as to be in alignment with each of the hole arrays and electrically connected to each of the first electrodes through connection conductive sections formed in the holes of the hole array corresponding thereto.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid crystal display element in which a pair of substrates are provided; a plurality of scanning lines and signal lines are disposed in the form of a matrix on one transparent substrate out of the substrates, so that domains between the transparent substrates are divided into plural picture element domains by the respective scanning lines and the respective signal lines; plural opposed lines are disposed on the other transparent substrate parallel to the scanning lines; and a pair of an alignment-controlling material layer and a liquid crystal composition layer are laminated between the respective picture element domains, wherein the respective scanning electrodes and opposed electrodes on a pair of the transparent substrates in the respective picture element domains are disposed in zigzag and have a structure in which they are not superposed on each other in a normal direction of the substrates.