Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of arranged pixels. Each of the pixels includes: a first substrate and a second substrate; a first electrode provided on a counter face of the first substrate, the counter face facing the second substrate; a second electrode provided on a counter face of the second substrate, the counter face facing the first substrate; and a liquid crystal layer that contains liquid crystal molecules, and is sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The liquid crystal molecules are given a pre-tilt. The first electrode includes a base layer 150 that contains a plurality of recesses and protrusions, and transparent conductive material layers 135 and 145. The first transparent conductive material layer 135 connected to a first power supply portion is formed on protrusion top faces 151 of the base layer 150.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display apparatus includes a plurality of rectangular pixels. Each pixel includes a first electrode and a second electrode. A slit region and a concave and convex portion are formed in the first electrode. It further includes a control circuit. The plurality of pixels are constituted of a first pixel group and a second pixel group. First data lines and for applying a voltage on the first electrode are provided closer to the first substrate than the first electrode. In each pixel that constitutes the first pixel group, a second data line extension extending from a second data line is provided adjacent to a first data line. In each pixel that constitutes the second pixel group, a first data line extension extending from the first data line is provided adjacent to the second data line.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of arranged pixels. Each of the pixels includes: a first substrate and a second substrate; a first electrode provided on a counter face of the first substrate, the counter face facing the second substrate; a second electrode provided on a counter face of the second substrate, the counter face facing the first substrate; and a liquid crystal layer that contains liquid crystal molecules, and is sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The liquid crystal molecules are given a pre-tilt. The first electrode includes a base layer 150 that contains a plurality of recesses and protrusions, and transparent conductive material layers 135 and 145. The first transparent conductive material layer 135 connected to a first power supply portion is formed on protrusion top faces 151 of the base layer 150.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display apparatus includes a plurality of rectangular pixels 10. Each pixel 10 includes a first electrode 22 and a second electrode. A slit region and a concave and convex portion are formed in the first electrode 22. It further includes a control circuit. The plurality of pixels are constituted of a first pixel group and a second pixel group. First data lines 41 and 42 for applying a voltage on the first electrode 22 are provided closer to the first substrate than the first electrode 22. In each pixel that constitutes the first pixel group, a second data line extension 42A extending from a second data line 42 is provided adjacent to a first data line 41. In each pixel that constitutes the second pixel group, a first data line extension 41A extending from the first data line 41 is provided adjacent to the second data line 42.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display capable of realizing a high transmittance while maintaining favorable voltage response characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same. The liquid crystal display includes: a liquid crystal layer; a first substrate and a second substrate arranged to face each other with the liquid crystal layer in between; a plurality of pixel electrodes provided on a liquid crystal layer side of the first substrate; and an opposite electrode provided on the second substrate to face the plurality of pixel electrodes. One or both of a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the pixel electrode, and a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the opposite electrode includes a concavo-convex structure.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display capable of realizing a high transmittance while maintaining favorable voltage response characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The liquid crystal display includes: a liquid crystal layer; a first substrate and a second substrate arranged to face each other with the liquid crystal layer in between; a plurality of pixel electrodes provided on a liquid crystal layer side of the first substrate; and an opposite electrode provided on the second substrate to face the plurality of pixel electrodes. One or both of a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the pixel electrode, and a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the opposite electrode includes a concavo-convex structure.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display capable of realizing a high transmittance while maintaining favorable voltage response characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same. The liquid crystal display includes: a liquid crystal layer; a first substrate and a second substrate arranged to face each other with the liquid crystal layer in between; a plurality of pixel electrodes provided on a liquid crystal layer side of the first substrate; and an opposite electrode provided on the second substrate to face the plurality of pixel electrodes. One or both of a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the pixel electrode, and a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the opposite electrode includes a concavo-convex structure.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display includes scan lines arranged on a substrate and also functioning as a gate of a thin-film transistor, a main line arranged between the scan lines, source lines arranged in a direction intersecting the scan lines, a picture-element electrode arranged between the source lines and between the scan lines, a storage capacitor formed with the main line, an insulation layer, and an intermediate electrode, a drain line connected to a drain of the thin-film transistor and the intermediate electrode. The main line includes a first transparent electrode and a first metallic line, which is formed on the first transparent electrode, is narrower and has a lower resistance than the first transparent electrode. The drain line includes a second transparent electrode and a second metallic line which is narrower and has a lower resistance than the second transparent electrode. The intermediate electrode is formed by extending the second transparent electrode.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a liquid crystal display panel comprising an electrode is provided. The electrode comprises a plurality of convex branch electrode portions arranged in a plane, the convex branch electrode portions being convex when viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the plane and extending from a central region of the electrode to a periphery of the electrode, and a plurality of concave branch electrode portions, the concave branch electrode portions being concave when viewed from the first direction, extending from the central region to the periphery and adjacent to convex branch electrode portions. According to some aspects, a method of applying a pretilt to molecules in a liquid crystal layer of a liquid crystal display panel by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal layer via first and second electrodes is provided.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display capable of realizing a high transmittance while maintaining favorable voltage response characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The liquid crystal display includes: a liquid crystal layer; a first substrate and a second substrate arranged to face each other with the liquid crystal layer in between; a plurality of pixel electrodes provided on a liquid crystal layer side of the first substrate; and an opposite electrode provided on the second substrate to face the plurality of pixel electrodes. One or both of a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the pixel electrode, and a face on the liquid crystal layer side of the opposite electrode includes a concavo-convex structure.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal display includes scan lines arranged on a substrate and also functioning as a gate of a thin-film transistor, a main line arranged between the scan lines, source lines arranged in a direction intersecting the scan lines, a picture-element electrode arranged between the source lines and between the scan lines, a storage capacitor formed with the main line, an insulation layer, and an intermediate electrode, a drain line connected to a drain of the thin-film transistor and the intermediate electrode. The main line includes a first transparent electrode and a first metallic line, which is formed on the first transparent electrode, is narrower and has a lower resistance than the first transparent electrode. The drain line includes a second transparent electrode and a second metallic line which is narrower and has a lower resistance than the second transparent electrode. The intermediate electrode is formed by extending the second transparent electrode.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display capable of narrowing a slit between pixel electrodes and preventing a short circuit defect is provided. The liquid crystal display includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix form, in which each of the pixels includes: a plurality of non-linear elements formed on a substrate; a plurality of subpixel electrodes electrically connected to the plurality of non-linear elements, respectively; and an inter-subpixel insulating layer formed between at least two subpixel electrode out of the plurality of subpixel electrodes.

Abstract: A substrate for a liquid crystal display device comprises a TFT substrate for holding opposing substrates arranged opposed to each other as well as a liquid crystal composition obtained by mixing a monomer into liquid crystals. A plurality of bus lines are formed on the TFT substrate intersecting each other through an insulating film, and thin-film transistors are formed close to positions where the plurality of bus lines and intersect each other. A plurality of thin-film transistors for polymerization are formed for applying a voltage to the pixel electrodes at the time of polymerizing the monomer, and a first common electrode wiring for polymerization is electrically connected to the gate electrodes of the plurality of thin-film transistors for polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active matrix type liquid crystal display device and its driving method and provides a liquid crystal display device capable of omitting frame memory in image averaging processing among pixels for improving the smoothness of display and its driving method. For example, by providing an accumulated-charge-averaging TFT circuit which executes averaging of accumulated charges of a sub-pixel among a plurality of sub-pixels constructed within a pixel and adjacent sub-pixels within pixels adjacent thereto, thereby realizing smoothing processing of the display image without using a frame memory.