Abstract: An optical filter (10) comprises a matrix (12) and fine particles (14) dispersed in the matrix (12), wherein the fine particles (14) have a parameter Ds of 8.0 to 30 inclusive, Ds being determined by a USAXS pattern and given by Ds=?/(B·cos ?·Ra), where ? is the X-ray wavelength, ? is one half the scattering angle 2?(rad) providing a scattering intensity peak, B is the half width (FWHM, rad) of the peak, and Ra is the average particle size of the fine particles (14).

Abstract: An optical multilayer body (100) according to the present invention has a first main surface and a second main surface that is on the reverse side of the first main surface. This optical multilayer body (100) comprises: an optical filter layer (110) which transmits infrared light, while diffusely reflecting visible light; and a recording medium layer (120) which is arranged on the second main surface side of the optical filter layer, while having a pattern that can be read with infrared light through the optical filter layer. This optical multilayer body is configured such that the pattern is not visible through the optical filter layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate including a first end portion and a second end portion located at a position different from the first end portion, a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light source device located above the first substrate and disposed along the first end portion, and a light-shielding member disposed on at least a part of the second end portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate including a first end portion and a second end portion located at a position different from the first end portion, a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light source device located above the first substrate and disposed along the first end portion, and a light-shielding member disposed on at least a part of the second end portion.

Abstract: This infrared security system comprises: at least one detection unit which is provided with an optical laminate and an infrared detection device that is disposed so as to receive infrared light via the optical laminate; and a security system which operates on the basis of output from the infrared detection device. The L* value at the surface of the optical laminate as measured by an ICE method is not less than 4. The infrared detection device is disposed on the opposite side from the surface of the optical laminate so that the position of the infrared detection device is not identified.

Abstract: The present invention strengthens the security level of an infrared security system. The infrared security system for managing unlocking of a lock includes: at least one detection unit that includes an optical laminate and an infrared detection device which is disposed so as to receive infrared light via the optical laminate; and a security system that operates on the basis of output from the infrared detection device. The security system is configured to generate time-series data that indicates motion of a subject on the basis of a subject signal generated when the infrared detection device receives, via the optical laminate, infrared light which has been emitted from a light-emitting device toward the subject and which has been reflected by the subject, and to unlock the lock on the basis of the time-series data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first transparent substrate including a first main surface, a second transparent substrate including a first end portion, a liquid crystal layer containing strip-shaped polymers and liquid crystal molecules, a third transparent substrate including a second end portion and a second main surface, a first light-emitting element and a first light guide. The first light guide includes a first surface and a second surface. A height from the first main surface to the second surface is less than a height from the first main surface to the second main surface.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a liquid crystal layer, light-emitting elements disposed in a first direction, a third transparent substrate including a main surface and a side surface opposed to the light-emitting elements, and a transparent layer disposed on the main surface and having a lower refractive index than the third transparent substrate. The third transparent substrate is bonded to the first transparent substrate or the second transparent substrate with the transparent layer sandwiched in between. The transparent layer includes strip portions disposed in the first direction and extended along a second direction.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first transparent substrate including a first main surface, a second transparent substrate including a first end portion, a liquid crystal layer containing strip-shaped polymers and liquid crystal molecules, a third transparent substrate including a second end portion and a second main surface, a first light-emitting element and a first light guide. The first light guide includes a first surface and a second surface. A height from the first main surface to the second surface is less than a height from the first main surface to the second main surface.

Abstract: An optical filter is configured to have a regular transmittance of 60% of higher for light having a wavelength of 950 nm. The optical filter is also configured such that in a state in which a light resistance test of irradiating the optical filter for 300 hours with light from a xenon arc lamp having a wavelength not shorter than 300 nm and not longer than 400 nm and a wattage of 120 W/m2 is performed, the optical filter exhibits a change in C* having an absolute value of 6 or smaller between before and after the light resistance test, the C* being measured by the SCE method by use of a spectrophotometer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a display panel including a first substrate including a first transparent substrate having a first main surface, a first opposite and a side surface, a second substrate including a second transparent substrate having a second main surface and a second opposite surface, and a liquid crystal layer located between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light emitting element opposed to the side surface, a third transparent substrate, and a transparent layer located between the display panel and the third transparent substrate and having a second refractive index that is lower than a first refractive index.

Abstract: An optical filter is configured to have a regular transmittance of 60% or higher for light having a wavelength of 950 nm. The optical filter is also configured to be contracted by being heated at a temperature of 85° C. or higher, or a size change of the optical filter occurs from room temperature to 300° C. as monotonous increase in a tensile mode of a thermomechanical analyzer (TMA).

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate including a first end portion and a second end portion located at a position different from the first end portion, a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light source device located above the first substrate and disposed along the first end portion, and a light-shielding member disposed on at least a part of the second end portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical filter with L* measured by the SCE method being 20 or greater, wherein: the linear transmittance with respect to light with wavelengths being at least a portion of a wavelength range from 760 nm to 2000 nm is 60% or greater; and, before and after a light resistance test wherein light of a xenon arc lamp (average integrated illuminance of light with wavelengths from 300 nm to 400 nm:120 W/m2) is shone for 300 hours, the absolute value of a change in C* measured by the SCE method using a spectroscopic colorimeter is 6 or less.

Abstract: This optical filter 10 has an L* of at least 20 as measured by the SCE method, wherein the linear transmittance is at least 60% with respect to light the wavelength of which falls at least partially within the wavelength range of 760 nm-2,000 nm, and the temperature, at which the optical filter contracts by being heated, is at least 85° C.

Abstract: An optical filter has a back-scattering property. The linear transmittance thereof to light of at least some avelengths in the wavelength range of 760-2000 nm is 60% or higher. The azimuth is 20° from an incidence plane when the polar angle of the direction of incidence of incident light is 0°. The value of a bidirectional reflectance distribution function in the direction ‘here the polar angle is ?60’ is BRDF (0°; 20°, ?60°). The azimuth is 20° from an incidence plane when the polar angle of the direction of incidence of incident light is 30°. The value of a bidirectional reflectance distribution function in the direction where the polar angle is ?60° is BRDF (30°; 20°, ?60°). The azimuth is 20° from an incidence plane when the polar angle of the direction of incidence of incident light is 60°.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate including a first end portion and a second end portion located at a position different from the first end portion, a polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light source device located above the first substrate and disposed along the first end portion, and a light-shielding member disposed on at least a part of the second end portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a liquid crystal layer, light-emitting elements disposed in a first direction, a third transparent substrate including a main surface and a side surface opposed to the light-emitting elements, and a transparent layer disposed on the main surface and having a lower refractive index than the third transparent substrate. The third transparent substrate is bonded to the first transparent substrate or the second transparent substrate with the transparent layer sandwiched in between. The transparent layer includes strip portions disposed in the first direction and extended along a second direction.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a display panel including a first substrate including a first transparent substrate having a first main surface, a first opposite and a side surface, a second substrate including a second transparent substrate having a second main surface and a second opposite surface, and a liquid crystal layer located between the first substrate and the second substrate, a light emitting element opposed to the side surface, a third transparent substrate, and a transparent layer located between the display panel and the third transparent substrate and having a second refractive index that is lower than a first refractive index.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first transparent substrate including a first main surface, a second transparent substrate including a first end portion, a liquid crystal layer containing strip-shaped polymers and liquid crystal molecules, a third transparent substrate including a second end portion and a second main surface, a first light-emitting element and a first light guide. The first light guide includes a first surface and a second surface. A height from the first main surface to the second surface is less than a height from the first main surface to the second main surface.