Patents by Inventor Li-Sen Chuang

Li-Sen Chuang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6985197
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display comprising an active device array substrate, a facing substrate, a liquid crystal layer and a reflector. The liquid crystal molecules in the transparent area are driven by a potential between the transparent pixel electrode and the common electrode. The liquid crystal molecules in the reflective area are driven by a potential between the transparent pixel electrode and the active device array substrate or the auxiliary electrode on the facing substrate. Under the condition of a single cell gap, the electric field applied to the transparent area and the reflective area can control the change in effective phase so as to optimize the performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Patent number: 6961105
    Abstract: A dual-display module has a first display, a second display opposing the first display, and a backlight module disposed between the first display and the second display. The backlight module has at least one tunable mirror sheet, whereby one side display can be on a mirror-like state at the same time when the other side display is in an active operation state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Chang, Li-Sen Chuang, Dai-Liang Ting, Chi-Jain Wen
  • Publication number: 20050237454
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device having one or more substrates is provided. A light emitting device is disposed at an edge of one of the substrates, such as the lower substrate. An insulating layer is disposed on the lower substrate and is formed with a plurality of notches. Each notch has a first angled sidewall and a second angled sidewall. The second angled sidewall has an included angle from horizontal. A first reflective layer may also be provided on top of the insulating layer and extend onto the second angled sidewall. The first reflective layer on the second angled sidewall faces the light emitting device and may assist in reflecting light from the light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Chang, Li-Sen Chuang
  • Publication number: 20050231451
    Abstract: A pixel structure with multiple storage capacitors. A display unit has a transistor with a main storage capacitor coupled thereto. A storage capacitance supply device has at least one secondary storage capacitor, whose connection thereto is determined according to a driving frequency of the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Chu, Li-Sen Chuang, Chih-Cheng Chan
  • Publication number: 20050195344
    Abstract: A dual-display module has a first display, a second display opposing the first display, and a backlight module disposed between the first display and the second display. The backlight module has at least one tunable mirror sheet, whereby one side display can be on a mirror-like state at the same time when the other side display is in an active operation state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Chang, Li-Sen Chuang, Dai-Liang Ting, Chi-Jain Wen
  • Publication number: 20050168673
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display has a plurality of pixel electrode layers corresponding to a plurality of color elements. A first pixel electrode layer has a first reflective region and a first transmissive region. A second pixel electrode layer has a second reflective region and a second transmissive region. A third pixel electrode layer has a third reflective region and a third transmissive region. The first reflective region is larger than the second reflective region, and the first reflective region is larger than the third reflective region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Li-Sen Chuang, Wei-Chih Chang, Chia-Yi Tsai, Chi-Jain Wen
  • Publication number: 20050140866
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display comprising an active device array substrate, a facing substrate, a liquid crystal layer and a reflector. The liquid crystal molecules in the transparent area are driven by a potential between the transparent pixel electrode and the common electrode. The liquid crystal molecules in the reflective area are driven by a potential between the transparent pixel electrode and the active device array substrate or the auxiliary electrode on the facing substrate. Under the condition of a single cell gap, the electric field applied to the transparent area and the reflective area can control the change in effective phase so as to optimize the performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Patent number: 6822709
    Abstract: A transflective display device has an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween. A reflective electrode layer is formed overlying the inner surface of the lower substrate to serve as a reflective area of a pixel electrode. A transparent electrode layer is formed overlying the inner surface of the lower substrate, in which the transparent electrode layer not covered by the reflective electrode layer serves as a transmissive area of a pixel electrode. A first polarizer is formed overlying the outer surface of the upper substrate. A second polarizer is formed overlying the outer surface of the lower substrate. An optical compensation plate is formed between the second polarizer and the lower substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Li-Sen Chuang, Wei-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 6819380
    Abstract: A double-sided LCD panel is comprised of a transflective LCD panel and a light-emitting device. One surface of the transflective panel is used in the transparent mode, and the other surface is used in the reflective mode, achieving the goal of double-sided display. The light-emitting device may function as the front light source of the display surface in the reflective mode and the backlit source of the display surface in the transparent mode. In this manner, one can use a single panel for double screen display. This can simultaneously satisfy the requirements of light-weighted products and lowering the manufacturing cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chi-Jain Wen, Dai-Liang Ting, Li-Sen Chuang, Shyuan-Jeng Ho, I-Wei Wu
  • Patent number: 6791643
    Abstract: A dual-display liquid crystal display structure having first and second display regions. A first substrate and a second substrate opposite the first substrate are provided. A pixel electrode pattern is formed on the first substrate. A reflective layer is formed on an interior or exterior side of the second substrate in the second display region. A filter is formed on the second substrate and the reflective layer. A common electrode is formed on the filter. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A light device is disposed on an exterior side of the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Publication number: 20040105051
    Abstract: A wide viewing angle liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing the same. A color filter layer is formed above a substrate having thin film transistors. Pixel electrodes and common electrodes are formed above the color filter layer. Since no thick color filter layer is formed between a liquid crystal layer and the pixel electrodes/common electrodes, driving voltage for the liquid crystal display is lowered and the quantity of trapped electric charges is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Li-Sen Chuang, Kuang-Lung Kuo, Dai-Liang Ting, Sheng-Shiou Yeh
  • Patent number: 6738204
    Abstract: An arrangement of color elements for a color filter. Each of color element groups comprises a first color element, a second color element, a third color element and a fourth color element arranged in sequence. The first color element, the second color element, and the third color element comprising three colors. The second color element and the fourth color element are identical in color and width. An active width W1 of the first color element and an active width W2 of the second color element satisfy the formula: W1=A×W2, A=1.7˜2.3. An active width W3 of the third color element and the active width W2 of the second color element satisfy the formula; W3=B×W2, B=1.7˜2.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Li-Sen Chuang, Wei-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20040090576
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display comprising an active device array substrate, a facing substrate, a liquid crystal layer and a reflector. The liquid crystal molecules in the transparent area are driven by a potential between the transparent pixel electrode and the common electrode. The liquid crystal molecules in the reflective area are driven by a potential between the transparent pixel electrode and the active device array substrate or the auxiliary electrode on the facing substrate. Under the condition of a single cell gap, the electric field applied to the transparent area and the reflective area can control the change in effective phase so as to optimize the performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Publication number: 20040080687
    Abstract: A dual-display liquid crystal display structure having first and second display regions. A first substrate and a second substrate opposite the first substrate are provided. A reflective electrode pattern and a transparent electrode pattern are formed on the first substrate, wherein the reflective electrode pattern is located in the first display region and the transparent electrode pattern is located in the second display region. A filter is formed on an interior side of the second substrate. A common electrode is formed on the filter. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A reflector is disposed on a side of the second substrate in the second display region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Publication number: 20040080686
    Abstract: A dual-display liquid crystal display structure having first and second display regions. A first substrate and a second substrate opposite the first substrate are provided. A pixel electrode pattern is formed on the first substrate. A reflective layer is formed on an interior or exterior side of the second substrate in the second display region. A filter is formed on the second substrate and the reflective layer. A common electrode is formed on the filter. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A light device is disposed on an exterior side of the first substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Publication number: 20040070711
    Abstract: A double-sided LCD panel is comprised of a transflective LCD panel and a light-emitting device. One surface of the transflective panel is used in the transparent mode, and the other surface is used in the reflective mode, achieving the goal of double-sided display. The light-emitting device may function as the front light source of the display surface in the reflective mode and the backlit source of the display surface in the transparent mode. In this manner, one can use a single panel for double screen display. This can simultaneously satisfy the requirements of light-weighted products and lowering the manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Chi-Jain Wen, Dai-Liang Ting, Li-Sen Chuang, Shyuan-Jeng Ho, I-Wei Wu
  • Publication number: 20040032383
    Abstract: An operation method of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disclosed. The LCD includes a light-reflective electrode and an active matrix including at least one liquid-crystal pixel unit. The operation method includes steps of providing a multi-level operational voltage signal to the liquid-crystal pixel unit when liquid-crystal molecules in the liquid-crystal pixel unit are in a first steady state, and asserting a switch signal to the liquid-crystal pixel unit to change the configuration of the liquid-crystal molecules from the first steady state into a second steady state. A transmittance of the liquid-crystal pixel unit varies with the multi-level operational voltage signal in the first steady state, and maintains at a constant level in the second steady state. In addition, a power-saving LCD is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
  • Publication number: 20020085152
    Abstract: A continuous domain inverse twisted-nematic liquid crystal display and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, which can provide a wide viewing angle and excellent transmittance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Li-Sen Chuang, Ching-Yih Chen