Abstract: The invention relates to liquid crystal displays and method of making liquid crystal displays. One liquid crystal display invention has as an element an optically transmissive first substrate that may be positioned to receive light incident from the light source. A reflective second substrate is positioned adjacent to this first substrate. The second substrate has an active area that may include a circuit panel and a perimeter seal area surrounding that active area. To separate the first substrate from the second substrate, spacers are configured about the perimeter seal area of the second substrate. Between the first substrate and the second substrate is a liquid crystal material. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid crystal displays and method of making liquid crystal displays. One liquid crystal display invention has as an element an optically transmissive first substrate that may be positioned to receive light incident from the light source. A reflective second substrate is positioned adjacent to this first substrate. The second substrate has an active area that may include a circuit panel and a perimeter seal area surrounding that active area. To separate the first substrate from the second substrate, spacers are configured about the perimeter seal area of the second substrate. Between the first substrate and the second substrate is a liquid crystal material. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid crystal displays and method of making liquid crystal displays. One liquid crystal display invention has as an element an optically transmissive first substrate that may be positioned to receive light incident from the light source. A reflective second substrate is positioned adjacent to this first substrate. The second substrate has an active area that may include a circuit panel and a perimeter seal area surrounding that active area. To separate the first substrate from the second substrate, spacers are configured about the perimeter seal area of the second substrate. Between the first substrate and the second substrate is a liquid crystal material. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A fast switching liquid crystal device, a method for making such a device, and eyewear incorporating the device for use in a stereoscopic viewing system. The device achieves a fast response time and high contrast by increasing the twist of the nematic material to 270 degrees and orienting the tilt angle of the material to be consistent throughout the twist. The liquid crystal device is constructed to have two transparent, essentially parallel substrates which are spaced apart by a desired cell gap distance, and on which are deposited electrodes. The electrode surfaces are coated with a polymer material which is conditioned to provide a means of aligning the director axes of the liquid crystal material, and to maintain a desired tilt angle between the director axes and the electrode surfaces. A chiral dopant is added to the nematic liquid crystal material so that the pitch of the material is approximately twice the gap distance of the cell.