Patents Issued in April 29, 2004
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Publication number: 20040080659Abstract: A high-polymer optical low-pass filter is produced by cutting out of a high polymer material achieving optical anisotropy diagonally relative to an optic axis thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: NIKON CORPORATIONInventors: Toru Iwane, Takashi Matsubara
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Publication number: 20040080660Abstract: A digital camera maintains a consistent effective focal length upon switching from a first focus mode to a second focus mode, the focus modes having different maximum focal lengths. Maintaining a consistent effective focal length across focus mode changes obviates the need for a user to reframe a scene upon changing focus modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Amy E. Battles, Jason E. Yost, Gregory V. Hofer
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Publication number: 20040080661Abstract: The object of the present invention is to eliminate hitherto restrictive conditions related to photography, like when attempting to register pictures with infinite depth of field, more or less, or attempt full detail-reproduction of light and shade. This is, according to the present invention, accomplished by making several recordings with differing states of focus or exposure, the images registered being similarly subdivided into smaller image-parts and a resultant image bing produced by selecting those image-parts from each set, being most suitable. Optimal image definition of an image-part can for instance be assessed by contrast-measurement techniques or separate range-finding with a laser. An analogous optimal representation of image detail can also be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Sven-Ake Afsenius, Jon Kristian Hagene
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Publication number: 20040080662Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide an autofocus method and apparatus capable of always performing proper focusing operation. To achieve this object, a control device drives a focus lens in accordance with the operation of an operation device, and stores the stop position of the focus lens. While the focus lens is driven within a predetermined range using the stop position as a reference, the control device stores an output from an extraction device in association with the position of the focus lens. The control device determines the focusing state of the focus lens from the output from the extraction device, and when determining from the determination result that the focus lens is incapable of focusing, drives the focus lens to the stop position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Hiroyuki Ogino
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Publication number: 20040080663Abstract: An object of this invention is to eliminate cumbersomeness and improve the photographer's convenience by inputting settings to an image sensing apparatus by the user. To achieve this object, an image sensing apparatus includes a memory which stores information on a photographing frequency in association with object distance information and brightness information, an acquisition device which acquires an object brightness value on the basis of image information sensed by an image sensing device, and a control device which refers to the memory to detect an object distance having the highest photographing frequency among object distances corresponding to the acquired object brightness value, and controls image sensing operation on the basis of the detected object distance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Akihiko Shiraishi, Kota Terayama, Yasuyoshi Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20040080664Abstract: The invention pertains to an imaging device and to a process for controlling the device. The device comprises a power supply (1), matrix means allowing an image to be emitted or sensed, the matrix of the matrix imaging means being scanned at a scanning frequency, the power supply (1) converting a DC input voltage (Dce) into at least one DC output voltage (DCs) allowing the powering of the matrix imaging means (2). The power supply (1) is of chopped type and chops the DC input voltage (Dce) at a chopping frequency dependent on the scanning frequency. In the process for controlling the imaging device described above, a useful image is preceded by an offset image and a correction dependent on the offset image is applied to the useful image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Sebastien Riccardi, Vincent Texier, Marc Michel
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Publication number: 20040080665Abstract: An audio/visual unit security apparatus for mounting and enclosing an audio/visual unit to allow for maneuverability of the unit while providing a mechanical security collar that protects the mount-enclosure interface in order to prevent and deter theft of the audio/visual unit. A ceiling-mounted audio/visual unit security apparatus is provided that includes a height adjustable mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a support column affixed at one end to an upper support surface, such as the upper ceiling of a crawlspace or attic. A height adjustable mounting column is adjustably mounted alongside the support column. The lower portion of the mounting column extends below a lower support surface, which represents the ceiling of a room below the crawlspace where an audio/visual unit is to be suspended. The lower portion of the mounting column is rotatably coupled to a locking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Raymond R. Lovell
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Publication number: 20040080666Abstract: A portable electronic device provided with a function which is required to be preset before supplying electric power to the device is provided. The device comprises a switch, an operating member, and a battery chamber. The switch is used to preset the function. The operating member is used to switch the switch. The battery chamber is for loading at least one battery. Further, the operating member is arranged inside the battery chamber and the operating member is concealed with the battery when the battery is loaded inside the battery chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: PENTAX CorporationInventors: Kiyoshi Kawano, Gouji Funatsu
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Publication number: 20040080667Abstract: Disclosed is a biaxially rotatable camera lens module. The module comprises a cylindrical lens housing with a lens, a first axial rotatable dial mounted on one end of the cylindrical lens housing and rotating the lens about a first pivot axis, a second axial rotatable dial mounted on the other end of the cylindrical lens housing and rotating the lens within a predetermined angle about a second pivot axis perpendicular to the first pivot axis, a gear mechanism for transforming a rotating motion of the second axial rotatable dial into a linear motion, and a cam mechanism for transforming a linear motion of the gear mechanism into a rotating motion and rotating the lens about the first pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Byeong-Ro Jeong, Yong-Jio Lee
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Publication number: 20040080668Abstract: This electronic image pickup apparatus converts a subject image formed by an image-taking optical system into an electrical signal. In order to realize miniaturization by efficiently arranging components in the apparatus, this apparatus includes a plurality of electrical boards which have respective component sides parallel to a principal plane of the apparatus body having a flat shape and which are arranged so as to be spaced apart at a predetermined interval from the principal plane of the body. A plurality of power supply batteries are arranged in the apparatus so that the axial direction of the plurality of power supply batteries are parallel to the component sides of these electrical boards in a space sandwiched by this plurality of electrical boards. A relay board is arranged in a space between a lens barrel which holds the image-taking optical system and the plurality of power supply batteries and connects the plurality of electrical boards.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Inoue
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Publication number: 20040080669Abstract: A picture encoding method includes receiving an input video signal, encoding the video signal using a reference picture signal to generate a video code stream, encoding the reference picture signal to generate a reference picture code stream, and multiplexing the video code stream with the reference picture code stream to generate an output code stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Takeshi Nagai, Takeshi Chujoh, Shinichiro Koto, Yoshihiro Kikuchi, Wataru Asano
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Publication number: 20040080670Abstract: A method is disclosed of analysing an image to identify “must exclude” regions and of determining the best fit of an image outline so as to generate an image boundary that excludes the majority of “must exclude” regions. The method is applicable to the automatic generation of greeting cards and photo-montages.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Stephen Philip Cheatle
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Publication number: 20040080671Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a system including a transmitter, a receiver, and a serial link, in which the transmitter is configured to transmit video data, embedded-clock auxiliary data (or auxiliary data derived from embedded-clock auxiliary data), and a video clock over the link to the receiver. The transmitter is configured to extract a sample clock from the auxiliary data without use of a phase-locked loop, and to generate time stamp data in response to the sample clock and the video clock. Typically, the auxiliary data are SPDIF (or other) audio data, and the sample clock changes state in response to codes that occur periodically in the audio data. Other aspects of the invention are a transmitter for use in such a system, a time stamp data generation circuit for use in such a transmitter, and a method for generating time stamp data in response to a stream of embedded-clock auxiliary data and a video clock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Duane Siemens, William Sheet
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Publication number: 20040080672Abstract: A digital television autoprogramming and tuning method and apparatus. In a digital television which can tune both MPEG 2 and PSIP format signals, a method of tuning uses one or more tables of information populated during an autoprogramming process. For MPEG 2 channels, the physical channel equals the major channel number and can be directly tuned. For PSIP channels, the major channel indexes a TSID which is used to determine a physical channel. If the TSID does not correspond to the correct program, the correct TSID is determined from the Program Specific Information in the data transport stream 134 and the system re-tunes to the correct physical channel. The autoprogramming process sequentially steps through each physical channel and populates the autoprogramming tables with information about each channel it finds, saving only a single TSID for a given major PSIP channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Damien Kessler, David McNamara
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Publication number: 20040080673Abstract: A receiver for television signals is arranged to receive video signals comprising video data and information data. The receiver is arranged to respond to viewer operation of a control device (28). The receiver includes a processor (23) for processing selected information data to convert the same into signals representative thereof for output to a television in combination with the video signals. In one mode of operation the decoder responds to manipulation of the control device by causing brief scheduling information pertaining to programmes transmitted in the received signal to be displayed. In another mode of operation the receiver is arranged to display detailed scheduling information pertaining to plural different television signals. The receiver is operable to receive signals containing video data representing a plurality of video clips. The processor is arranged to process the signals and to cause simultaneous display of the clips on a television screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Christopher Townsend, David Holliday, Robin Crossley, Alun David Webber
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Publication number: 20040080674Abstract: A demultiplexer separates channel list data and a remote control key ID from a digital broadcasting wave given off by a broadcasting station, and a CPU acquires the data. Frequency information and a channel list for receiving the broadcasting station are caused to correspond to a one-touch key having a number indicated by the remote control key ID. When a user presses the one-touch key, one channel is selected on the basis of a channel list in a memory. When the user continuously presses the one-touch key, for example, the channel list may be displayed on a screen so that the user can select a desired channel from the displayed list using a direction key and an enter key. Alternatively, when the user continuously presses the one-touch key, the subsequent channel in the channel list may be selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Takaya Nonomura
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Publication number: 20040080675Abstract: A receiving apparatus that is capable of effectively reducing power consumption in the receiving state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: PIONEER CORPORATIONInventor: Hironobu Hoshino
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Publication number: 20040080676Abstract: A display device substrate which meets requirements for weight reduction, thickness reduction, high reliability, good heat resistance, and good impact resistance all at once. The display device substrate is composed of a pair of glass sheets facing each other and a layer of plastics material interposed between said paired glass sheets in such a way that said glass sheets have an internal compressive strain ascribed to the plastic sheet. Thus, the very thin glass sheets are hardly liable to breakage. This makes light weight and reduced thickness compatible with reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Hitoshi Oaku, Yasuo Hanawa, Shigeo Amagi, Tomoji Oishi, Katsumi Kondou
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Publication number: 20040080677Abstract: An optical engine which projects an image onto a screen has a housing, and in the housing, there are provided many optical elements such as a cross dichroic mirror, a plurality of reflection polarizing plates, a polarizing plate, a plurality of reflection type liquid crystal elements, a combining prism and others. Most of these optical elements provided in the housing are formed of inorganic materials. Since only the reflection type liquid crystal elements are formed of organic materials and hence require cooling, radiators are respectively provided to the reflection type liquid crystal elements, and these radiators are arranged integrally with the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kenji Kamei
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Publication number: 20040080678Abstract: The present invention discloses a first frame, a liquid crystal panel supported by the first frame, the liquid crystal panel having a display region and a side wall portion, a digitizer located on the liquid crystal panel, the digitizer having a peripheral portion, and a second frame having a front surface with an opening region and a side wall portion, the front surface pressurizing the peripheral portion of the digitizer, the opening region formed at a location corresponding to the display region of the liquid crystal panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Young-Jin Oh, Yun-Cheol Jeong, Young-Soo Ahn
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Publication number: 20040080679Abstract: A liquid crystal display capable of reducing power consumption includes liquid crystal cells arranged in a matrix at crossings of a plurality of gate lines and data lines, a thin film transistor connected to the data lines in an alternating pattern based upon an arrangement of the data lines included in the liquid crystal cells, a data driver configured to supply a video signal to the liquid crystal cells and shift the video signal by one channel to the right to drive the data lines, and an interlayer-insulation material formed by organic insulation film having a dielectric constant below about 4. The interlayer-insulation material may be located between the data line and a pixel electrode formed in each of the liquid crystal cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Hong Sung Song, June Ho Park, Sang Moo Song
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Publication number: 20040080680Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of gate lines on a substrate, a plurality of data lines on the substrate orthogonal to the plurality of gate lines to define a plurality of pixel regions, at least one thin film transistor at crossing points of the plurality of gate lines and the plurality of data lines, a passivation film on a surface of the substrate and the at least one thin film transistor, and a pixel electrode connected to the at least one thin film transistor, wherein corners of the pixel electrode are arcuate shaped such that a distance between adjacent corners of adjacent pixel electrodes is larger than a distance between adjacent contact sides of the adjacent pixel electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Guk Kim, Dung Hoon Lee, Youn Gyoung Chang
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Publication number: 20040080681Abstract: An array substrate for use in a liquid crystal display device includes a thin film transistor as a switching element, having a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode, wherein the gate electrode is a portion of a gate line near the crossing of the gate and data lines, and has an inverted “T”-shaped opening or a rectangularly-shaped opening. The drain electrode is shaped like the inverted “T”-shape and corresponds to the opening of the gate electrode. The source electrode surrounds the drain electrode along the steps of the semiconductor layer. Accordingly, in the thin film transistor having this structure, the gate electrode is only overlapped by the edges of the drain electrode. And thus, the gate-drain parasitic capacitance is reduced and minimized. Also, variations in the gate-drain parasitic capacitance are prevented. As a result, a high resolution is achieved and the picture quality is improved in the liquid crystal display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Hong-Man Moon
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Publication number: 20040080682Abstract: The invention consists of a visual display mounted to a mechanism pivoting about a single point such that the visual display may be rocked to active switches located inside the edges of the visual display. Electronic devices where this invention may be used include, but are not limited to, digital cameras, cell phones, wristwatches, and GPS devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Dan L. Dalton
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Publication number: 20040080683Abstract: An assembly structure for flat panel display includes a housing with a skid structure therein to fit the flat panel display, a connector with a male portion and a female portion mounted on the flat panel display and a system mainboard on the housing respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Che-Kuei Mai
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Publication number: 20040080684Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display includes upper and lower panels facing each other. On the lower panel, there formed a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines intersecting each other to define pixel areas arranged in a matrix. A plurality of thin film transistors connected to the gate lines and the data lines and a plurality of pixel electrodes connected to the thin film transistors are also provided on the lower panel. Each pixel electrode includes a transparent electrode and a reflecting electrode with high reflectance having a transmitting window. A black matrix having apertures opposite the pixel areas and a plurality of red, green and blue color filters are formed on the upper panel. Each color filter includes thicker and thinner portions, and the thicker portion opposite the transmitting window.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Soo-Guy Rho
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Publication number: 20040080685Abstract: [Problem] To provide an alignment film that is provided with a high alignment control force to a target molecule and less likely to cause problems to an element during the formation of the alignment film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Shuhei Yamada, Yutaka Tsuchiya
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Publication number: 20040080686Abstract: A dual-display liquid crystal display structure having first and second display regions. A first substrate and a second substrate opposite the first substrate are provided. A pixel electrode pattern is formed on the first substrate. A reflective layer is formed on an interior or exterior side of the second substrate in the second display region. A filter is formed on the second substrate and the reflective layer. A common electrode is formed on the filter. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A light device is disposed on an exterior side of the first substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
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Publication number: 20040080687Abstract: A dual-display liquid crystal display structure having first and second display regions. A first substrate and a second substrate opposite the first substrate are provided. A reflective electrode pattern and a transparent electrode pattern are formed on the first substrate, wherein the reflective electrode pattern is located in the first display region and the transparent electrode pattern is located in the second display region. A filter is formed on an interior side of the second substrate. A common electrode is formed on the filter. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A reflector is disposed on a side of the second substrate in the second display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.Inventor: Li-Sen Chuang
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Publication number: 20040080688Abstract: To provide highly reliable wiring and connection terminals of an electro-optic device used as a transflective liquid crystal device or the like. Since sidewalls and a part of an upper surface of a data line 6a are covered with a reflection film 44, a central layer 62 is not etched by an etchant when the reflection film 44 is formed by patterning. In addition, since a transparent conductive film 45 is connected to an upper layer 63 of the data line 6a via a contact hole 44a, the resistance of a connection terminal 90 can be decreased, and superior conduction can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Yukimasa Ishida
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Publication number: 20040080689Abstract: A reflective LCD includes a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween. A reflector having a flat portion and a convex/concave portion is formed over the first substrate. A plurality of gate lines and source lines are formed over the first substrate and across to each other. The gate lines and the source lines define a pixel region. The brightness and the reflectance of the reflective LCD can be adjusted by adjusting an area ratio of the flat portion to the pixel region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Wei-Chih Chang
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Publication number: 20040080690Abstract: A method of forming a transflective liquid crystal display device with a wide-viewing angle. An insulating layer having an uneven surface is formed on a first substrate. An opening is formed in the insulating layer. A conformal reflective electrode is formed on a sidewall and a bottom of the opening and partial insulating layer. The reflective electrode has an opaque portion and a transparent portion, and the transparent portion is located in the opening. At least one symmetric protruding element is formed on the insulating layer around the reflective electrode. A first alignment film is formed on the reflective electrode and the symmetric protruding element. A common electrode and a second alignment film are sequentially formed on an inner surface of a second substrate. Negative type liquid crystal molecules added with chiral agent fill in a space between the first and second substrates to form a liquid crystal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Fu-Jen Ko, Yung-Hsun Wu
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Publication number: 20040080691Abstract: Disclosed is an optical compensation film for improves viewing angle of twisted nematic liquid crystal display, especially in the vertical viewing direction. The said optical compensation film contains a positively birefringent material oriented with its optic axis tilted in a plane perpendicular to the film plane, wherein the phase retardation value defined by (ne-no)d is 100±20 nm at the wavelength of 550 nm and the average tilt angle relative to the film plane is 10±5°, where ne and no are the extraordinary and ordinary refractive indices, respectively, and d, the thickness of the birefringent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Xiang-Dong Mi, Tomohiro Ishikawa, Janglin Chen
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Publication number: 20040080692Abstract: A method of improving the viewing angle of a vertically-aligned liquid crystal display device is presented. The method involves designing a uniaxial compensation film to provide a retardation value of 200 nm or less for light having a wavelength of about 550 nm. Using this uniaxial compensation film, a display device can be built by obtaining a liquid crystal panel with liquid crystal molecules contained between glass substrates, coupling the uniaxial compensation film to at least one of the glass substrates, and coupling a polarization film and electrodes to the compensation film. Preferably, the uniaxial compensation film has a thickness less than or equal to 50 microns. Where there are multiple compensation films, the total thickness and the total retardation values should be considered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Tae-Hwan Kim, Sang-Il Kim, Young-Chol Yang
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Publication number: 20040080693Abstract: An optical compensation film used for a liquid crystal display comprising a support and an optically anisotropic layer is disclosed. The optically anisotropic layer is a layer on which orientation of the liquid crystalline compound is fixed and the support is an optically biaxial cellulose ester film. A polarizing plate used for a liquid crystal display and a liquid crystal display employing the optical compensation film are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: KONICA CORPORATIONInventors: Noriyasu Kuzuhara, Nobuo Kubo, Hiroki Umeda, Nobuyuki Takiyama, Takatoshi Yajima, Koji Tasaka
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Publication number: 20040080694Abstract: A liquid-crystal electro-optical device is offered which can operate at high speeds and easily oriented. The value of the surface tension of liquid crystal-orienting layers is 40 dynes/cm or more, and these layers are rubbed in antiparallel directions to each other. This reduces the pretilt angle of the molecules of a nematic liquid crystal sandwiched between two substrates. The anisotropy of the dielectric constant of the nematic liquid crystal is positive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshimitsu Konuma
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Publication number: 20040080695Abstract: A valley vertical alignment (VVA) mode liquid crystal display includes lower and upper substrates oppositely arranged at a predetermined distance, a liquid crystal layer interposed between the upper and lower substrates and including liquid crystal molecules having a negative dielectric constant anisotropy, a pixel electrode formed on an inner surface of the lower substrate, a color resin layer formed on an inner surface of the upper substrate and having a “V”-shaped valley, an opposite electrode formed on the color resin layer including the “V”-shaped valley, vertical alignment layers interposed both between the pixel electrode and the liquid crystal layer and between the opposite electrode and the liquid crystal layer, and polarizing plates attached to each outer surfaces of the lower and upper substrates, with their polarizing axes crossing each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Sang Un Choi, Seong Wook Shin, Seung Ho Hong, Jung Ho Ma
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Publication number: 20040080696Abstract: An image display panel that is composed of a plurality of picture elements aligned in a form of a matrix wherein picture elements consist of red, green and blue color cells corresponding to three primary colors and a picture element wherein three color cells are placed in an order of a red cell 2R, a green cell 2G and a blue cell 2B from a peripheral to the other peripheral and the other picture elements where three color cells are placed in an order of a blue cell 2B, a green cell 2G and a red cell 2R from a peripheral to the other peripheral are alternatively arranged in the vertical direction to the direction of the arrange of the cells in the picture element has been proposed. The invention can improve the picture quality of image display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: NIPPON HOSO KYOKAIInventors: Masaru Kanazawa, Isao Kondou, Fumio Okano
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Publication number: 20040080697Abstract: A black matrix and a color filter are formed on a substrate, a indium-tin-oxide (ITO) common electrode are deposited thereon and then protrusion pattern made of sensitive material such as photoresist are formed on the common electrode with 3 to 20 micron width. A vertical alignment layer is coated thereon to complete a color filter substrate. After a thin film transistor (TFT) and a passivation film are formed on the other substrate, ITO is deposited on the passivation film and patterned to form a pixel electrode which contains open areas with 3 to 20 micron width. Then, a vertical alignment layer is coated to complete a TFT substrate. Two substrates are assembled in the manner that the apertures and the protrusion patterns are arranged on shifts and liquid crystal having negative dielectric anisotropy is injected between the substrates. Each Polarizer is attached at the outer surfaces of the LCD substrates. Compensation films may be attached between the polarizer and the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Jang-Kun Song, Seung-Beom Park, Byoung-Sun Na
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Publication number: 20040080698Abstract: An active matrix type liquid crystal display composed of a liquid crystal cell 124 is described. In the liquid crystal cell 124, liquid crystals at the upper and lower interfaces of a liquid crystal layer 122 inserted between an array substrate 106 having pixel electrodes 128 and an opposed substrate 105 having an opposed electrode 127 have pretilt angles opposite to each other in a positive/negative sense and are aligned in parallel with each other, forming a spray alignment. This liquid crystal display performs displaying by bend-aligning such a liquid crystal cell 124. The pixel electrodes 128 are formed on a flattening film 100 for covering switching elements 123 or wiring electrodes flat. With this arrangement, a spray to bend alignment transition can be reliably, easily caused in a short time within the liquid crystal cell pixels, so that an OCB mode liquid crystal display free from alignment defects and having high picture quality can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuji Hattori, Shoichi Ishihara, Tsuyoshi Uemura, Kenji Nakao, Yoshinori Tanaka
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Publication number: 20040080699Abstract: An IPS-LCD with a compensation structure for CD variation. The IPS-LCD panel includes a plurality of pixels wherein each pixel has parallel pixel electrodes and parallel common electrodes positioned such that a respective pixel electrode is disposed adjacent and parallel to a respective common electrode. This panel is characterized in that each spacing between any adjacent common electrode and pixel electrode in one pixel is equal to and different from that of the adjacent pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Deuk Su Lee
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Publication number: 20040080700Abstract: An array substrate for an in-plane switching (IPS) mode liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a gate line formed along a first direction on a substrate, a storage line formed along the first direction on the substrate and spaced apart from the gate line, a data line formed along a second direction on the substrate, the data line defining a pixel region by crossing the gate line, a thin film transistor at a crossing of the gate line and the data line, the thin film transistor having a gate electrode, a semiconductor layer, a source electrode, and a drain electrode, a pixel electrode connected to the drain electrode, a common electrode having a plurality of vertical portions connected to the storage line, the common electrode having outermost vertical portions adjacent and parallel to the data line and spaced apart from the pixel electrode, and a semiconductor line beneath the data line and extending from the semiconductor layer to both sides of the data line to cover portions of the common electrodes adType: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd.Inventor: Jin-Gyu Kang
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Publication number: 20040080701Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) interface that includes a plurality of first transmission lines including N sets of transmission lines, each set of the first transmission lines being associated with a pixel formed in the LCD device, and a plurality of second transmission lines, each being coupled to one the plurality of first transmission lines, the plurality of second transmission lines including a plurality of sets, alternating in odd-numbered and even-numbered sets, each set of the second transmission lines corresponding to the plurality of first transmission lines, and each set including a plurality of subsets, each being associated with a pixel formed in the LCD device, wherein an M-th subset of each of the odd-numbered sets of the second transmission lines is coupled to an M-th set of the first transmission lines, and an M-th subset of each of the even-numbered sets of the second transmission lines is coupled to an (N−M+1)-th set of the first transmission lines, M being an integral between 1 aType: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.Inventor: An Shih
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Publication number: 20040080702Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) and fabricating method thereof. The fabricating method includes providing a double-layered substrate structure having a first seal pattern, inserted along the periphery thereof, wherein the first seal pattern has a notch for liquid crystal injection, facing an injecting direction of the liquid crystals, forming a second seal pattern near the notch, parallel to the injecting direction, injecting the liquid crystals via the notch along the injecting direction, and sealing the notch with a third seal pattern. According to the invention, the permeating rate of the third seal pattern is accelerated, enhancing the sealing of the liquid crystal display, and increasing productivity. Further, the second seal pattern enhances the adhesion between the substrate and the third seal pattern, protecting the cured third seal pattern from peeling and bubble formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.Inventors: Tzu-Yuan Lai, Dai-Liang Ting, Chi-Jian Wen
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Publication number: 20040080703Abstract: A double-layered substrate structure for LCD and fabricating method thereof. The fabricating method of the double-layered substrate structure includes providing a double-layered substrate structure having a plurality of liquid crystal cells therein, forming a first seal pattern along the periphery of the liquid crystal cells, wherein the first seal pattern has a notch in each liquid crystal cell for liquid crystal injection, and forming a second seal pattern along the periphery of the double-layered substrate structure, thereby protecting the liquid crystal cells from contamination. Contamination during shipping of the double-layered substrate structure is avoided, and the liquid crystal cells are well-protected during thinning of the glass substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.Inventors: Tzu-Yuan Lai, Dai-Liang Ting, Chi-Jain Wen
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Publication number: 20040080704Abstract: The alignment films formed at the two display panels are alignment-treated, and spacers are formed on one of the two panels. A first sealant with a liquid crystal injection hole is formed on the one of the two panels, and a second sealant is formed around the first sealant in the shape of a closed curve. Thereafter, the two panels are delivered into a panels assembling chamber, and aligned to each other. The chamber is evacuated to be in a vacuum state, and the room surrounded by the two panels and the second sealant is sealed through closely adhering the two panels to each other under the vacuum atmosphere. Air is fed into the chamber while breaking the vacuum state of the chamber except for the room surrounded by the two panels and the sealant, thereby attaching the two panels to each other. The first and the second sealants are hardened to thereby complete a liquid crystal panel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Sung-Wook Jung, Sang-Jun Lee, Woo-Shik Lee, Yong-Joon Kwon
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Publication number: 20040080705Abstract: Variable optical delay (VOD) systems are provided that include optical switching techniques, and optical manifold techniques, and/or index switching techniques. In certain embodiments, liquid crystal cells are used to impart fine delay in a VOD system. Medium delay may be provided with index switching systems. Course delay may be provided with total-internal-reflection or polarization based optical manifold systems, or micro-fluidic based optical manifold systems. These fine, medium and course delays may be integrated in a single VOD system to provide a wide range and high resolution delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Seungug Koh, Sadeg M. Faris
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Publication number: 20040080706Abstract: The present invention provides eyewear for individuals with lazy eyes or dyslexia.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Newton Howard
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Publication number: 20040080707Abstract: A spectacles set includes a primary spectacle frame which comprises a pair of magnetic holders at two nose supports thereof and a detachable shelter frame adapted for mounting in front of the primary spectacle frame. The detachable shelter frame includes a shelter frame for supporting two auxiliary lenses and a pair of magnetic attachment arrangements connected to the shelter frame. Each of the magnetic attachment arrangements includes a supporting arm extending rearwardly from the shelter bridge for riding over a primary bridge of the primary spectacle frame so as to securely mount the shelter frame in front of the primary spectacle frame and a magnetic seat which is connected to the supporting arm and extended to magnetically attach the magnetic holder of the primary spectacle frame so as to hold the shelter frame on the primary spectacle frame in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Yiling Xie
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Publication number: 20040080708Abstract: A base and auxiliary eyeglass system in which the auxiliary eyeglasses are not separated from the base eyeglasses but can be unfolded so as to exhibit a similar effect to the case of separating the auxiliary eyeglasses from the base eyeglasses, thereby reducing inconvenience in use of auxiliary eyeglasses in typical eyeglasses such as industrial eyewear, sunglasses, etc., which can rely upon auxiliary eyeglasses attached thereto. A magnetic material is inserted into one side of a base eye rim, and a magnetic material is inserted into one side of an auxiliary eye rim in such a manner as to correspond to the magnet material inserted into the one side of the base eye rim, so that each of the auxiliary eyeglasses can be folded and unfolded. As a consequence, the auxiliary eyeglasses can be unfolded without being separated from the base eyeglasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Hun-Yang Park