Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device includes forming a thin film transistor array on an active area of a first substrate, forming a color filter layer and a black matrix layer on a second substrate, forming a sealant along a peripheral portion of the second substrate, bonding the first and second substrates, and hardening the sealant by exposure to light, wherein the black matrix layer and the sealant are offset and do not overlap each other.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates, a liquid crystal layer formed between the first and second substrates, a plurality of pixel regions defined in a matrix configuration on the first substrate, a plurality of gate lines extending along a first direction on the first substrate and dividing each of the pixel regions into first and second pixels that are adjacent to each other along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, a plurality of data lines extending along the second direction and crossing the gate lines to define the first and second pixel regions together with the gate lines, a plurality of first and second electrodes for generating an in-plane electric field in the first and second pixels regions, and a switching device formed at the crossing the gate and data lines and driving the first and second pixel regions, wherein the switching device includes a gate electrode, a semiconductor layer, and source and drain electrodes, and the drain e

Abstract: An array substrate for use in a liquid crystal display device includes a thin film transistor as a switching element, having a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode, wherein the gate electrode is a portion of a gate line near the crossing of the gate and data lines, and has an inverted “T”-shaped opening or a rectangularly-shaped opening. The drain electrode is shaped like the inverted “T”-shape and corresponds to the opening of the gate electrode. The source electrode surrounds the drain electrode along the steps of the semiconductor layer. Accordingly, in the thin film transistor having this structure, the gate electrode is only overlapped by the edges of the drain electrode. And thus, the gate-drain parasitic capacitance is reduced and minimized. Also, variations in the gate-drain parasitic capacitance are prevented. As a result, a high resolution is achieved and the picture quality is improved in the liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (LCD) includes a liquid crystal panel displaying an image; a transparent plate disposed on the liquid crystal panel; a support member supporting the liquid crystal panel; and a fixing member disposed on the transparent plate, the fixing member coupled with the support member to fix the liquid crystal panel and the transparent plate in place, and to protect the liquid crystal panel and the transparent plate.

Abstract: An in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of gate lines and data lines defining a plurality of pixel areas including at least first and second regions, a driving device for supplying a signal to adjacent pixel areas, a plurality of pixel electrodes within the first and second regions within the pixel area, the pixel electrodes being supplied a first data voltage from the driving device of the corresponding pixel to the first region and being supplied a second voltage from the driving device of an adjacent pixel within the second region, and a plurality of common electrodes within the first and second regions of the pixel areas for forming a horizontal electric field together with the pixel electrodes.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is disclosed, which can remove a defect generated from polishing and etching of a glass substrate. The LCD device includes first and second substrates assembled together with some spaces therebetween, each having an etched outer surface, and a passivation film outside the first and second substrates. In the LCD device, the passivation film such as BCB or photo-acrylate is formed on a surface of a glass substrate damaged by etching and polishing processes, so as to repair the damaged surface of the glass substrate.

Abstract: An in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of gate lines and data lines defining a plurality of pixel areas including at least first and second regions, a driving device for supplying a signal to adjacent pixel areas, a plurality of pixel electrodes within the first and second regions within the pixel area, the pixel electrodes being supplied a first data voltage from the driving device of the corresponding pixel to the first region and being supplied a second voltage from the driving device of an adjacent pixel within the second region, and a plurality of common electrodes within the first and second regions of the pixel areas for forming a horizontal electric field together with the pixel electrodes.

Abstract: An array substrate for an in-plane switching liquid crystal display device includes a substrate, a gate line and a common line on the substrate, the gate and common lines disposed parallel to and spaced apart from each other, a gate insulator on the gate and common lines, and a data line substantially perpendicular to the gate and common lines on the gate insulator such that a pixel region defined by the gate and data lines. The pixel region is divided into first and second pixel region by the common line. A thin film transistor is adjacent to a crossing portion of the gate and data lines, the thin film transistor having a drain electrode. A first storage electrode is on the gate insulator over the common line, and the first storage electrode connected to the drain electrode. A second storage electrode is on the gate insulator over the gate line, and the second storage electrode connected to the first storage electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides an array substrate for an IPS-LCD device. The array substrate has an image display area and an image non-display area. A plurality of pixels are disposed in the display area. A plurality of switching devices each of that is disposed in each pixel are on the substrate. First and second lines apply signals to each switching device, and a plurality of first electrodes on the substrate are connected to each switching device. A plurality of second electrodes on the substrate are spaced apart from each first electrode. A plurality of electrostatic discharge devices are arranged in the non-display area, and each electrostatic discharge device is at a distance of more than one pixel pitch. A plurality of pads are arranged in the non-display area. A plurality of first connecting lines each of that connects each pixel to each electrostatic discharge device are arranged in the non-display area. A plurality of second connecting lines connect the electrostatic discharge devices to the pads.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device that uses in-plane switching is capable of eliminating a stain generated at an outer area of a thin film transistor array and minimizing a time delay of a common voltage applied to a thin film transistor array. In the device, a plurality of data lines apply data signals to a thin film transistor array. A plurality of gate lines apply gate signals to the thin film transistor array. A plurality of common voltage lines apply a common voltage to the thin film transistor array. The common voltage lines are provided at the outer area of the thin film transistor array and are spaced from the thin film transistor array by a distance of more than 1 to 1.5 mm. A plurality of dummy signal lines are arranged in parallel to the common voltage lines and adjacent to the common voltage lines provided at the outer area of the thin film transistor array to apply alternating current signals.

Abstract: An array substrate for an in-plane switching liquid crystal display device includes a substrate, a gate line and a common line on the substrate, the gate and common lines disposed parallel to and spaced apart from each other, a gate insulator on the gate and common lines, and a data line substantially perpendicular to the gate and common lines on the gate insulator such that a pixel region defined by the gate and data lines. The pixel region is divided into first and second pixel region by the common line. A thin film transistor is adjacent to a crossing portion of the gate and data lines, the thin film transistor having a drain electrode. A first storage electrode is on the gate insulator over the common line, and the first storage electrode connected to the drain electrode. A second storage electrode is on the gate insulator over the gate line, and the second storage electrode connected to the first storage electrode.

Abstract: An in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of gate lines and data lines defining a plurality of pixel areas including at least first and second regions, a driving device for supplying a signal to adjacent pixel areas, a plurality of pixel electrodes within the first and second regions within the pixel area, the pixel electrodes being supplied a first data voltage from the driving device of the corresponding pixel to the first region and being supplied a second voltage from the driving device of an adjacent pixel within the second region, and a plurality of common electrodes within the first and second regions of the pixel areas for forming a horizontal electric field together with the pixel electrodes.

Abstract: An array substrate for use in a liquid crystal display device includes a thin film transistor as a switching element, having a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode, wherein the gate electrode is a portion of a gate line near the crossing of the gate and data lines, and has an inverted “T”-shaped opening or a rectangularly-shaped opening. The drain electrode is shaped like the inverted “T”-shape and corresponds to the opening of the gate electrode. The source electrode surrounds the drain electrode along the steps of the semiconductor layer. Accordingly, in the thin film transistor having this structure, the gate electrode is only overlapped by the edges of the drain electrode. And thus, the gate-drain parasitic capacitance is reduced and minimized. Also, variations in the gate-drain parasitic capacitance are prevented. As a result, a high resolution is achieved and the picture quality is improved in the liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: An array substrate for use in a liquid crystal display device includes a thin film transistor as a switching element, having a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode, wherein the gate electrode is a portion of a gate line near the crossing of the gate and data lines, and has an inverted “T”-shaped opening or a rectangularly-shaped opening. The drain electrode is shaped like the inverted “T”-shape and corresponds to the opening of the gate electrode. The source electrode surrounds the drain electrode along the steps of the semiconductor layer. Accordingly, in the thin film transistor having this structure, the gate electrode is only overlapped by the edges of the drain electrode. And thus, the gate-drain parasitic capacitance is reduced and minimized. Also, variations in the gate-drain parasitic capacitance are prevented. As a result, a high resolution is achieved and the picture quality is improved in the liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed in the present invention. The display device includes a first substrate having a liquid crystal display panel region divided by a pixel area and a dummy area, wherein a plurality of thin film transistors and pixel electrodes are formed in the liquid crystal display panel region, a second substrate having a black matrix, a sealant located in a peripheral region of the liquid crystal display panel region between the first and second substrates, a plurality of column spacers only in the pixel area of the liquid crystal display panel region, and a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device includes forming a thin film transistor array on an active area of a first substrate, forming a color filter layer and a black matrix layer on a second substrate, forming a sealant along a peripheral portion of the second substrate, bonding the first and second substrates, and hardening the sealant by exposure to light, wherein the black matrix layer and the sealant are offset and do not overlap each other.

Abstract: An array substrate for an in-plane switching liquid crystal display device includes a substrate, a gate line and a common line on the substrate, the gate and common lines disposed parallel to and spaced apart from each other, a gate insulator on the gate and common lines, and a data line substantially perpendicular to the gate and common lines on the gate insulator such that a pixel region defined by the gate and data lines. The pixel region is divided into first and second pixel region by the common line. A thin film transistor is adjacent to a crossing portion of the gate and data lines, the thin film transistor having a drain electrode. A first storage electrode is on the gate insulator over the common line, and the first storage electrode connected to the drain electrode. A second storage electrode is on the gate insulator over the gate line, and the second storage electrode connected to the first storage electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides an array substrate for an IPS-LCD device. The array substrate has an image display area and an image non-display area. A plurality of pixels are disposed in the display area. A plurality of switching devices each of that is disposed in each pixel are on the substrate. First and second lines apply signals to each switching device, and a plurality of first electrodes on the substrate are connected to each switching device. A plurality of second electrodes on the substrate are spaced apart from each first electrode. A plurality of electrostatic discharge devices are arranged in the non-display area, and each electrostatic discharge device is at a distance of more than one pixel pitch. A plurality of pads are arranged in the non-display area. A plurality of first connecting lines each of that connects each pixel to each electrostatic discharge device are arranged in the non-display area. A plurality of second connecting lines connect the electrostatic discharge devices to the pads.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is disclosed, which can remove a defect generated from polishing and etching of a glass substrate. The LCD device includes first and second substrates assembled together with some spaces therebetween, each having an etched outer surface, and a passivation film outside the first and second substrates. In the LCD device, the passivation film such as BCB or photo-acrylate is formed on a surface of a glass substrate damaged by etching and polishing processes, so as to repair the damaged surface of the glass substrate.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device that uses in-plane switching is capable of eliminating a stain generated at an outer area of a thin film transistor array and minimizing a time delay of a common voltage applied to a thin film transistor array. In the device, a plurality of data lines apply data signals to a thin film transistor array. A plurality of gate lines apply gate signals to the thin film transistor array. A plurality of common voltage lines apply a common voltage to the thin film transistor array. The common voltage lines are provided at the outer area of the thin film transistor array and are spaced from the thin film transistor array by a distance of more than 1 to 1.5 mm. A plurality of dummy signal lines are arranged in parallel to the common voltage lines and adjacent to the common voltage lines provided at the outer area of the thin film transistor array to apply alternating current signals.