Abstract: A nano capsule liquid crystal layer and a liquid crystal display having the same are provided. The nano capsule liquid crystal layer includes a buffer layer and a plurality of nano capsules disposed in the buffer layer. An inside of each of the nano capsules includes liquid crystal molecules, and additives each having a center molecule and at least two first peripheral molecules connected to the center molecule and spaced apart from each other, and that are mixed with the liquid crystal molecules. The first peripheral molecules have a same phase as the liquid crystal molecule.

Abstract: A switchable type display device includes: a display panel displaying an image; and a lens panel refracting or transmitting a light emitted from the display panel, the lens panel comprising: first and second substrates facing and spaced apart from each other; first and second electrodes on an inner surface of at least one of the first and second substrates; a lens layer between the first and second substrates; and a liquid crystal layer between the lens layer and one of the first and second substrates, the liquid crystal layer including a nano liquid crystal having a nano capsule filled with a plurality of liquid crystal molecules.

Abstract: Discussed is a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment including a substrate including a unit pixel having first to third sub-pixels arranged in a delta structure; and a first electrode and a second electrode in each of the first to third sub-pixels, each of the first and second electrodes including a first bar and a plurality of second bars branching off from the first bar, the first bar of the first electrode and the first bar of the second electrode facing each other and being parallel with each other, the second bars of the first electrode and the second bars of the second electrode interleaved with each other, wherein the first and second bars of the third sub-pixel makes first and second angles, respectively, relative to a first polarization axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display device that may include a first substrate; a first electrode on the first substrate, the first electrode including a plurality of first inclined planes; a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer on the first electrode, the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer including a plurality of nano-sized capsules dispersed in a buffer layer, each of the plurality of nano-sized capsules including nematic liquid crystal molecules having a negative dielectric constant anisotropy; and a second electrode on the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer, the second electrode including a plurality of second inclined planes facing the plurality of first inclined planes, wherein the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer is substantially, optically isotropic in a normal state, and is optically anisotropic when a voltage is applied to the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display device that may include a first substrate; a first electrode on the first substrate, the first electrode including a plurality of first inclined planes; a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer on the first electrode, the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer including a plurality of nano-sized capsules dispersed in a buffer layer, each of the plurality of nano-sized capsules including nematic liquid crystal molecules having a negative dielectric constant anisotropy; and a second electrode on the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer, the second electrode including a plurality of second inclined planes facing the plurality of first inclined planes, wherein the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer is substantially, optically isotropic in a normal state, and is optically anisotropic when a voltage is applied to the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A user control device may include a manipulation panel which receives an external force or input from a manipulating input or device, a frame that is spaced apart from the manipulation panel and having an accommodating unit accommodating the manipulation panel, and a sensing unit disposed in the accommodating unit to sense a movement of the manipulation panel. The manipulation panel may be three-dimensionally movable according to a movement of the manipulating input or device. Related medical apparatuses may also be controlled using the user control device.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal display (LCD) device and fabricating method thereof. The liquid crystal display device, including a liquid crystal panel, includes: a first substrate, including: a pixel electrode, and a common electrode separated from the pixel electrode, a ratio of a width of the pixel electrode to a distance between the pixel electrode and the common electrode being in a range of about 1:1 to 1:7, and a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer formed on the first substrate, the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer including: a buffer material, and nanocapsules, each filled with liquid crystal molecules.

Abstract: Discussed is a nanocapsule liquid crystal display device. The nanocapsule liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment includes a substrate; a pixel electrode and a common electrode on the substrate; a first polarization plate disposed under the substrate and including a first polarization layer; and a second polarization plate contacting at least one of the pixel electrode and the common electrode and including a second polarization layer and a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer between the second polarization layer and the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nanocapsule liquid crystal display device. The display includes a liquid crystal panel having a substrate and a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer over the substrate; a first polarizing plate on an outer surface of the substrate and including a first polarizing layer; and a second polarizing plate directly on an outer surface of the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer and including a second polarizing layer and a phase difference layer, wherein a retardation of the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer is compensated by the phase difference layer.

Abstract: A switchable type display device includes: a display panel displaying an image; and a lens panel refracting or transmitting a light emitted from the display panel, the lens panel comprising: first and second substrates facing and spaced apart from each other; first and second electrodes on an inner surface of at least one of the first and second substrates; a lens layer between the first and second substrates; and a liquid crystal layer between the lens layer and one of the first and second substrates, the liquid crystal layer including a nano liquid crystal having a nano capsule filled with a plurality of liquid crystal molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display device that may include a first substrate; a first electrode on the first substrate, the first electrode including a plurality of first inclined planes; a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer on the first electrode, the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer including a plurality of nano-sized capsules dispersed in a buffer layer, each of the plurality of nano-sized capsules including nematic liquid crystal molecules having a negative dielectric constant anisotropy; and a second electrode on the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer, the second electrode including a plurality of second inclined planes facing the plurality of first inclined planes, wherein the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer is substantially, optically isotropic in a normal state, and is optically anisotropic when a voltage is applied to the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A user control device may include a manipulation panel which receives an external force or input from a manipulating input or device, a frame that is spaced apart from the manipulation panel and having an accommodating unit accommodating the manipulation panel, and a sensing unit disposed in the accommodating unit to sense a movement of the manipulation panel. The manipulation panel may be three-dimensionally movable according to a movement of the manipulating input or device. Related medical apparatuses may also be controlled using the user control device.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal display (LCD) device and fabricating method thereof. The liquid crystal display device, including a liquid crystal panel, includes: a first substrate, including: a pixel electrode, and a common electrode separated from the pixel electrode, a ratio of a width of the pixel electrode to a distance between the pixel electrode and the common electrode being in a range of about 1:1 to 1:7, and a nanocapsule liquid crystal layer formed on the first substrate, the nanocapsule liquid crystal layer including: a buffer material, and nanocapsules, each filled with liquid crystal molecules.

Abstract: The semiconductor laser diode formed with a window at a cleavage facet and a fabricating method thereof are disclosed, wherein a ridge adjacent to a cleavage facet of the semiconductor laser diode and part of the p-clad layer underneath the ridge are etched to form a window, such that a current is not applied to along the cleavage facet to thereby prevent the cleavage facet from being degraded and to enhance reliability of the diode.