Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical member which can improve bonding properties between a first member having a light transmitting property and a second member. The method includes a precuring step of forming a photocuring precured resin layer on a surface of the first member or the second member, the photocuring precured resin layer having a thin film on a side to be bonded with the second member or the first member, a bonding step of bonding the first member and the second member via the precured resin layer, and a final curing step of final-curing the precured resin layer to form a light transmitting resin layer. It is thereby possible to reduce the elastic modulus of the precured resin layer, suppress protrusion during bonding, and improve bonding properties.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical member which can improve bonding properties between a first member having a light transmitting property and a second member. The method includes a precuring step of forming a photocuring precured resin layer on a surface of the first member or the second member, the photocuring precured resin layer having a thin film on a side to be bonded with the second member or the first member, a bonding step of bonding the first member and the second member via the precured resin layer, and a final curing step of final-curing the precured resin layer to form a light transmitting resin layer. It is thereby possible to reduce the elastic modulus of the precured resin layer, suppress protrusion during bonding, and improve bonding properties.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical member which can improve bonding properties between a first member having a light transmitting property and a second member. The method includes a precuring step of forming a photocuring precured resin layer on a surface of the first member or the second member, the photocuring precured resin layer having a thin film on a side to be bonded with the second member or the first member, a bonding step of bonding the first member and the second member via the precured resin layer, and a final curing step of final-curing the precured resin layer to form a light transmitting resin layer. It is thereby possible to reduce the elastic modulus of the precured resin layer, suppress protrusion during bonding, and improve bonding properties.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an image display device capable of suppressing lifting phenomenon including: step (A): applying a photocurable resin composition to surfaces of a light transmitting optical member or an image display member forming a photocurable resin composition layer; step (B): irradiating the photocurable resin composition layer with light to form a pre-cured resin layer; step (C): bonding the image display member and the light transmitting optical member via the pre-cured resin layer; step (D): obtaining an image display device by irradiating light to the pre-cured resin layer to final-cure the pre-cured resin layer, thereby laminating the image display member and the light transmitting optical member via the light transmitting cured resin layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical member which can improve bonding properties between a first member having a light transmitting property and a second member. The method includes a precuring step of forming a photocuring precured resin layer on a surface of the first member or the second member, the photocuring precured resin layer having a thin film on a side to be bonded with the second member or the first member, a bonding step of bonding the first member and the second member via the precured resin layer, and a final curing step of final-curing the precured resin layer to form a light transmitting resin layer. It is thereby possible to reduce the elastic modulus of the precured resin layer, suppress protrusion during bonding, and improve bonding properties.

Abstract: A diffusion sheet includes a light-transmissive base member, a plurality of structures, and a flattened portion. The light-transmissive base member has a first main surface and a second main surface. The plurality of structures have convex shapes, which are randomly formed on the first main surface. The flattened portion is formed among the plurality of structures on the first main surface and has a surface roughness (Ra) equal to or lower than 0.6 ?m.

Abstract: A diffusion sheet includes a light-transmissive base member, a plurality of structures, and a flattened portion. The light-transmissive base member has a first main surface and a second main surface. The plurality of structures have convex shapes, which are randomly formed on the first main surface. The flattened portion is formed among the plurality of structures on the first main surface and has a surface roughness (Ra) equal to or lower than 0.6 ?m.

Abstract: In the case where graphic data GD1 needing a high-speed rendering are to be written in a frame memory (14) from an image writing unit (1), the graphic data GD1 are written in the frame memory (14) in accordance with an instruction from the image writing unit (1) irrespective of the read state of graphic data GD2 to be read from the frame memory (14). In the case of the graphic data GD1 needing an ordinary speed, on the other hand, a write wait signal WT is outputted from a data write control unit (2) to the image writing unit (1) for the period till the read of the graphic data GD2 from the frame memory (14) ends. For the period while the write wait signal WT is being outputted, the write of the graphic data GD1 from the graphic data writing unit (1) is made to wait.

Abstract: A display system includes respective light sources disposed at two opposed light input ends of a light guiding plate. A double-sided prism sheet is disposed on a light-emitting side of the light guiding plate and includes, on a first surface facing the light guiding plate, a triangular prism bank extending in a direction parallel to the light input ends of the light guiding plate. The double-sided prism sheet includes, on a second surface, opposite to the first surface, a cylindrical lens bank extending in a direction parallel to the triangular prism bank. A transmissive display panel is disposed on a light-emitting side of the double-sided prism sheet. A synchronization driving section alternatively illuminates the respective light sources so the transmissive display panel displays two different images.

Abstract: A double-sided liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal material, first and second electrodes for driving the liquid crystal material, first and second polarizers disposed on opposite sides of the liquid crystal material, a front light disposed at the opposite side of the first polarizer from the liquid crystal material, and a semitransmission reflector disposed at the same side of the liquid crystal material as the second polarizer for passing a part of light from the front light side passing through the liquid crystal. The first polarizer is disposed to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal material, and the second polarizer is disposed to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal material and then passing through the semitransmission reflector.

Abstract: In the case where graphic data GD1 needing a high-speed rendering are to be written in a frame memory (14) from an image writing unit (1), the graphic data GD1 are written in the frame memory (14) in accordance with an instruction from the image writing unit (1) irrespective of the read state of graphic data GD2 to be read from the frame memory (14). In the case of the graphic data GD1 needing an ordinary speed, on the other hand, a write wait signal WT is outputted from a data write control unit (2) to the image writing unit (1) for the period till the read of the graphic data GD2 from the frame memory (14) ends. For the period while the write wait signal WT is being outputted, the write of the graphic data GD1 from the graphic data writing unit (1) is made to wait.

Abstract: A double-side liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal material, first and second electrodes for driving the liquid crystal material, first and second polarizers disposed on opposite sides of the liquid crystal material, a front light disposed at the opposite side of the first polarizer from the liquid crystal material, and a semitransmission reflector disposed at the same side of the liquid crystal material as the second polarizer for passing a part of light from the front light side passing through the liquid crystal. The first polarizer is optically disposed to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal material, and the second polarizer is optically disposed to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal material and then passing through the semitransmission reflector.

Abstract: A double-sided liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal material, first and second electrodes for driving the liquid crystal material, first and second polarizers disposed on opposite sides of the liquid crystal material, a front light disposed at the opposite side of the first polarizer from the liquid crystal material, and a semitransmission reflector disposed at the same side of the liquid crystal material as the second polarizer for passing a part of light from the front light side passing through the liquid crystal. The first polarizer is disposed to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal material, and the second polarizer is disposed to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal material and then passing through the semitransmission reflector.

Abstract: A display system includes light sources disposed at two different light input ends of a light guiding plate; a double-sided prism sheet disposed on a light emitting side of the light guiding plate, and having on a first surface facing the light guiding plate a triangular prism bank extending in a direction parallel to the light input ends of the light guiding plate, and on a second surface, opposite to the first surface, a cylindrical lens bank extending in a direction parallel to the triangular prism bank; a transmissive display panel disposed on a light emitting side of the double-sided prism sheet; and a synchronization driving section causing the transmissive display panel to display two different images in synchronization with the light sources, wherein light from the light sources is emitted through the transmissive display panel at angles corresponding to right and left parallax, producing a stereoscopic display.

Abstract: A double-side display type liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal, first and second electrodes for driving the liquid crystal, first and second polarizing means disposed on both sides of the liquid crystal, a front light disposed at the opposite side of the liquid crystal of the first polarizing means, and semitransmission reflecting means disposed at the second polarizing means side of the liquid crystal for passing a part of light from the front light side passing through the liquid crystal. The first polarizing means is optically disposed so as to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal, and the second polarizing means is optically disposed so as to absorb or transmit light passing through the liquid crystal and then passing through the semitransmission reflecting means.

Abstract: A compact and light weight front light, a reflective liquid crystal display device, and a personal digital assistant providing an image display of uniform brightness with high efficiency are provided. The front light includes a main optical guide plate and a second optical guide plate. The second optical guide plate is arranged at an end of the main optical guide plate along the widthwise direction, and, on an end surface opposite an end surface facing the main optical guide plate, grooves forming prisms are aligned along the longitudinal direction, extending in the depth direction. The front light further includes a point light source arranged at an end, in the longitudinal direction, of the second optical guide plate, and a reflective film covering the surfaces of the grooves.

Abstract: A magnetic disk unit which can provide a sufficient PD output of laser beams for optical tracking. The magnetic disk unit comprises a diffraction grating for splitting laser beams from a laser source into a plurality of beams; an aperture for narrowing a plurality of laser beams from the diffraction grating and light beams reflected from the recording medium; an objective lens for converging a plurality of laser beams, radiating the laser beams onto the recording medium, and guiding light beams reflected from the recording medium to the aperture; a beam splitter for splitting the reflected light beams having passed through the aperture; and a light receiver for receiving light beams split by the beam splitter. The objective lens is an objective lens telecentric to the image side.

Abstract: A compact and light weight front light, a reflective liquid crystal display device and a personal digital assistant providing image display of uniform brightness with high efficiency are provided. The front light includes a main optical guide plate and a second optical guide plate. The second optical guide plate is arranged at an end portion of the main optical guide plate along the widthwise direction, and on an end surface opposite to an end surface facing the main optical guide plate, a plurality of prism- shaped grooves are formed along the longitudinal direction, extending in the depth direction. The front light further includes a point light source arranged at an end in the longitudinal direction of the second optical guide plate, and a reflective film covering the surface of the prism-shaped grooves.

Abstract: A magnetic recording apparatus including a magnetic head portion 9, a light emitting portion 10b emitting a light beam, a hologram portion 10a, a light receiving portion 10c, a carriage 12 and a control portion 16 for positioning the magnetic head portion 9 to a predetermined position. The hologram portion 10a is in a plate-like shape and has on one major surface a first gold reflection surface 10a3 formed on a first thing film layer 10a1 and on the other major surface a second gold reflection surface 10a4 formed on a second thin film layer 10a2. The hologram portion 10a also includes a light path 10a5 that guides the light beam in a zig-zag manner between the first and the second reflection surfaces 10a3 and 10a4 and optical components 10a8, 10a9, 10a10 for converting the light emitted from the light emitting portion 10b into a positioning light beam.

Abstract: A holographic unit for applying light to a recording medium comprises an optical path, a first optical diffracting member, a second optical diffracting member, an optical condensing member, a first entrance/exit surface disposed at a predetermined first angle to a first reflecting surface, and a second entrance/exit surface disposed at a predetermined second angle to a second reflecting surface to project a plurality of light beams so that the plurality of light beams fall on a position sensing track formed on a recording medium perpendicularly to the surface of the recording medium.