Patents by Inventor Masayuki Hikiba
Masayuki Hikiba 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).
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Patent number: 7751020Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates, a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first and second substrates, a pixel electrode formed on the first substrate, and a counter electrode formed on the second substrate. A plurality of projected portions are formed on the second substrate in a pixel area. The plurality of projected portions includes a first projected portion and a second projected portion, and the first projected portion is longer than the second projected portion in the pixel area.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 7643119Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes opposing first and second substrates with a liquid crystal therebetween, and plural spacers formed on second substrate. An uneven portion of a rectangular shape is formed in an area on the first substrate facing an end portion of the respective spacers, and the end portion of the respective spacers and the uneven portion contact mutually, and a long side of the uneven portion is longer than one side of the end portion of the respective spacers, and a short side of the uneven portion is shorter than another side of the end portion of the respective spacers.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Publication number: 20090147202Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate and a second substrate, a liquid crystal between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a plurality of video signal lines, gate signal lines, and counter voltage signal lines formed on the first substrate. A plurality of pixel electrodes, counter electrodes and which are connected to one of the counter voltage signal lines, and thin film transistors are formed on the first substrate. Each of the counter voltage signal lines is extended in parallel to the gate signal line, and a width of a side of the counter voltage signal line which faces the first substrate is wider than a width of a side of the counter voltage signal line which faces the liquid crystal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masayuki Hikiba, Masuyuki Ohta
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Publication number: 20090122249Abstract: The present invention is to provide the multi-domain system IPS (In-Plane Switching mode) liquid crystal display which has high contrast and does not have an improper image display. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black matrix formed between a pair of substrates and formed over a plurality of drain lines and gate lines, a plurality of spaces arranged under the black matrix, wherein a plurality of liquid crystal molecules lined to a boundary direction of the black matrix in “OFF” state, and having a first group and a second group in “ON” state, wherein a switching angle of the second group is opposite to a switching angle of the first group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Publication number: 20090051864Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes opposing first and second substrates with a liquid crystal therebetween, and plural spacers formed on second substrate. An uneven portion of a rectangular shape is formed in an area on the first substrate facing an end portion of the respective spacers, and the end portion of the respective spacers and the uneven portion contact mutually, and a long side of the uneven portion is longer than one side of the end portion of the respective spacers, and a short side of the uneven portion is shorter than another side of the end portion of the respective spacers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 7460201Abstract: A display device includes first and second substrates, video signal lines, gate signal lines, and counter voltage signal lines formed on the first substrate. Pixel electrodes, counter electrodes which are connected to the counter voltage signal line, and thin film transistors are formed on the first substrate. Pixels are formed wherein each pixel includes a pixel electrode, a counter electrode and a thin film transistor. The thin film transistor includes a first semiconductor layer, a drain electrode electrically connected to the video signal line, and a source electrode electrically connected to the pixel electrode. The pixel electrode has at least a first side portion which extends in parallel to the video signal line and at least a second side portion which does not extend in parallel to the video signal line and the gate signal line.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masayuki Hikiba, Masuyuki Ohta
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Patent number: 7453541Abstract: The present invention is to provide the multi-domain system IPS (In-Plane Switching mode) liquid crystal display which has high contrast and does not have an improper image display. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black matrix formed between a pair of substrates and formed over a plurality of drain lines and gate lines, a plurality of spaces arranged under the black matrix, wherein a plurality of liquid crystal molecules lined to a boundary direction of the black matrix in “OFF” state, and having a first group and a second group in “ON” state, wherein a switching angle of the second group is opposite to a switching angle of the first group.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Publication number: 20080013031Abstract: A display device includes first and second substrates, video signal lines, gate signal lines, and counter voltage signal lines formed on the first substrate. Pixel electrodes, counter electrodes which are connected to the counter voltage signal line, and thin film transistors are formed on the first substrate. Pixels are formed wherein each pixel includes a pixel electrode, a counter electrode and a thin film transistor. The thin film transistor includes a first semiconductor layer, a drain electrode electrically connected to the video signal line, and a source electrode electrically connected to the pixel electrode. The pixel electrode has at least a first side portion which extends in parallel to the video signal line and at least a second side portion which does not extend in parallel to the video signal line and the gate signal line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Keiichiro ASHIZAWA, Masayuki Hikiba, Masuyuki Ohta
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Patent number: 7298430Abstract: The liquid crystal display device of the present invention can prevent the generation of the frame-like brightness difference at a portion which surrounds a light transmitting region. A pixel region formed over one substrate SUB1 which constitutes a liquid crystal display device includes a light transmitting region LTA which allows transmitting of light and a light reflecting region LRA which allows reflection of light. The light transmitting region LTA includes a first pixel electrode TPX formed of a conductive layer having the light transmitting property, while the light reflecting region LRA is formed of a second pixel electrode RPX formed of a conductive film having the non-light-transmitting property. A holding capacitance electrode CT which is connected to a holding capacitance line CL is formed below the second pixel electrode RPX.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Hitachi Displays, Ltd.Inventors: Tomonori Nishino, Masayuki Hikiba, Kouichi Anno
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Publication number: 20070206145Abstract: The present invention is to provide the multi-domain system IPS (In-Plane Switching mode) liquid crystal display which has high contrast and does not have an improper image display. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black matrix formed between a pair of substrates and formed over a plurality of drain lines and gate lines, a plurality of spaces arranged under the black matrix, wherein a plurality of liquid crystal molecules lined to a boundary direction of the black matrix in “OFF” state, and having a first group and a second group in “ON” state, wherein a switching angle of the second group is opposite to a switching angle of the first group.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 7251007Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate having formed thereon a plurality of video signal lines and a plurality of gate signal lines, a plurality of pixel electrodes, a plurality of thin film transistors, and a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes a pixel electrode of the plurality of pixel electrodes and a thin film transistor of the plurality of thin film transistors. The thin film transistor includes a semiconductor layer, a drain electrode electrically connected to a drain signal line, and a source electrode electrically connected to the pixel electrode. The semiconductor layer has an outline so that a nearest portion to a center of the pixel is positioned under the source electrode in plan view.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masayuki Hikiba, Masuyuki Ohta
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Patent number: 7248325Abstract: The present invention is to provide the multi-domain system IPS (In-Plane Switching mode) liquid crystal display which has high contrast and does not have an improper image display. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black matrix formed between a pair of substrates and formed over a plurality of drain lines and gate lines, a plurality of spaces arranged under the black matrix, wherein a plurality of liquid crystal molecules lined to a boundary direction of the black matrix in “OFF” state, and having a first group and a second group in “ON” state, wherein a switching angle of the second group is opposite to a switching angle of the first group.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Publication number: 20070040984Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates, a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first and second substrates, a pixel electrode formed on the first substrate, and a counter electrode formed on the second substrate. A plurality of projected portions are formed on the second substrate in a pixel area. The plurality of projected portions includes a first projected portion and a second projected portion, and the first projected portion is longer than the second projected portion in the pixel area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 7167228Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates, a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first and second substrates, a pixel electrode formed on the first substrate, and a counter electrode formed on the second substrate. A plurality of projected portions are formed on the second substrate in a pixel area. The plurality of projected portions includes a first projected portion and a second projected portion, and the first projected portion is longer than the second projected portion in the pixel area.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 7050140Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a pair of opposing substrates, a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the opposing substrates, plural scanning signal lines disposed on one of the opposing substrates, plural video signal lines intersecting the plural scanning signal lines and disposed on the one of the opposing substrates, plural pixels arranged in a matrix formed by the plural scanning signal lines and the plural video signal lines, plural spacers for establishing a spacing between the opposing substrates, color/filters disposed on another of the opposing substrates, a planarizing film disposed over the color filters, and an orientation film disposed over the planarizing film. The spacers are disposed between a planarized surface of the planarizing film and the orientation film.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 7030953Abstract: The present invention is to provide the multi-domain system IPS (In-Plane Switching mode) liquid crystal display which has high contrast and does not have an improper image display. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black matrix formed between a pair of substrates and formed over a plurality of drain lines and gate lines, a plurality of spaces arranged under the black matrix, wherein a plurality of liquid crystal molecules lined to a boundary direction of the black matrix in “OFF” state, and having a first group and a second group in “ON” state, wherein a switching angle of the second group is opposite to a switching angle of the first group.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Publication number: 20050275784Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate having formed thereon a plurality of video signal lines and a plurality of gate signal lines, a plurality of pixel electrodes, a plurality of thin film transistors, and a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes a pixel electrode of the plurality of pixel electrodes and a thin film transistor of the plurality of thin film transistors. The thin film transistor includes a semiconductor layer, a drain electrode electrically connected to a drain signal line, and a source electrode electrically connected to the pixel electrode. The semiconductor layer has an outline so that a nearest portion to a center of the pixel is positioned under the source electrode in plan view.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masayuki Hikiba, Masuyuki Ohta
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Publication number: 20050157238Abstract: The present invention is to provide the multi-domain system IPS (In-Plane Switching mode) liquid crystal display which has high contrast and does not have an improper image display. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black matrix formed between a pair of substrates and formed over a plurality of drain lines and gate lines, a plurality of spaces arranged under the black matrix, wherein a plurality of liquid crystal molecules lined to a boundary direction of the black matrix in “OFF” state, and having a first group and a second group in “ON” state, wherein a switching angle of the second group is opposite to a switching angle of the first group.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Kazuhiko Yanagawa, Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masahiro Ishii, Masayuki Hikiba
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Patent number: 6912033Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates, a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween, video signal lines, gate signal lines and counter signal lines formed on the first substrate, counter electrodes connected to one of the counter signal lines formed on the first substrate, pixel electrodes formed on the first substrate and pixel regions having at least a counter electrode and at least a pixel electrode. A distance between farthest apart edges of the counter electrodes in one of the pixel regions is longer than a distance between farthest apart edges of the pixel electrodes in the one of the pixel regions in a direction perpendicular to an extension direction of the video signal lines.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Keiichiro Ashizawa, Masayuki Hikiba, Masuyuki Ohta
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Patent number: 6862068Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate. A second substrate is facing the first substrate. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first and second substrates. At least one pixel area is defined by a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of drain lines arranged in a matrix over the first substrate, wherein the plurality of gate lines are extending in a first direction, and the plurality of drain lines are extending in a second direction. A first electrode is assigned to the pixel area, wherein the first electrode is provided over the first substrate. A second electrode is assigned to the pixel area and is facing the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is provided over the first substrate and is transparent. The second electrode has a solid portion and a hollow portion. The hollow portion is superposed to at least a portion of the first electrode. An insulating layer is provided between the first and second electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masuyuki Ohta, Junichi Ohwada, Nobutake Konishi, Masayuki Hikiba