Abstract: The present invention provides a three-dimension display apparatus which includes a liquid crystal display; a first polarizer on the rear surface of the liquid crystal display; a second polarizer on the front surface of the liquid crystal display; a liquid crystal polymer being on the second polarizer and including a chiral dopant and liquid crystal molecules. The liquid crystal polymer is divided into first regions through which incident light is not polarized and second regions through which the incident light is polarized at 90 degrees. A third polarizer on the liquid crystal polymer selectively transmits the incident light from the liquid crystal polymer. A light source below the first polarizer.

Abstract: An operating method for a color display system including an active matrix bistable liquid crystal display (LCD) having a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix based on color data and status bits corresponding to each of the pixels stored in a memory includes steps for generating voltage data corresponding to the pixels based on the color data and the status bits stored for each of the pixels, converting the voltage data to drive signals suitable for driving the active matrix bistable LCD, and applying the drive signals to the active matrix bistable LCD. In an exemplary embodiment, the active matrix bistable LCD is a Cholesteric LCD. Advantageously, the generating, converting, and applying steps are repeated for a corresponding pixel N times, where N is an integer established by the status bits.

Abstract: A polarization-sensitive scattering element (PSSE) that acts to effectively separate light of different polarizations. The PSSE is a microstructural composite of material domains having differing birefringence. The PSSE has a first scattering distribution for light rays of a first polarization and a second scattering distribution for light rays of a second polarization. The first scattering distribution is such that the majority of the light rays of the first polarization are randomly backscattered. The second scattering distribution is such that the majority of the light rays of the second polarization are substantially transmitted. The PSSE provides a means for recapturing light energy which would otherwise be lost in display devices, while reducing degradation and heat build-up due to light absorption.

Abstract: A reflective type liquid crystal display providing brighter display than a conventional device and usable in a dark place is provided. The reflective type liquid crystal display includes liquid crystal and a scattering-polarizer as a main optical element which transmits a polarized light component in one direction to the backside of the liquid crystal and reflects with scattering a polarized light component orthogonal to that one direction in the opposite direction to the advancing direction of the light.

Abstract: The anisotropic scattering device is intended to make an attempt of realizing higher luminance of a liquid crystal display by using an anisotropic scattering device in which an anisotropic scattering particle is arranged. The anisotropic scattering particle is dispersed in a liquid crystal matrix, and the particle is arranged in the same direction as a stretching direction of a liquid crystal molecule. Furthermore, the anisotropic scattering particle is oriented in one direction by mixing the anisotropic scattering particle with a resin, followed by stretching. A scattering particle having an aspect ratio of 1 or more shows an anisotropy to a polarizing component. These anisotropic scattering devices are used in combination so that a scattering axis thereof is allowed to intersect perpendicularly to a polarized light axis on the side where light is incident on a liquid crystal panel from a light source.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal display panel comprising a structural element having therein at least two functions such as, e.g., a transparent conducting film, a protective film for a polarizing film, a phase retardation film, a color filter, a light guide sheet, a light diffusion sheet, and a light condensing sheet, wherein the at least two functions of said structural element are performed by a sheet or film and said film is constituted of a thermoplastic resin having norbornane repeat units.

Abstract: An image display apparatus which employs a polarization-sensitive scattering element (PSSE). In the display, a light source is used to illuminate a panel which modulates light in order to form an image. Positioned between the light source and the panel is the PSSE which acts to effectively separate light of different polarizations. The PSSE provides a means for recapturing light energy which would otherwise be lost in the display, while reducing degradation and heat build-up due to light absorption.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to enhance the brightness of the display screen of the reflection type liquid crystal display device of positive reflection type. A liquid crystal panel of active matrix type is interposed between a first polarizing plate of high degree of polarization and a second polarizing plate of low degree of polarization. A reflector with reflectance of 60% or more with small change in reflectance within visible ray region is disposed to be opposed to the liquid crystal panel via the second polarizing plate. On one substrate member of the liquid crystal panel, MIM elements, signal wirings, and light transmitting pixel electrodes are disposed. On other substrate member, light permeable electrodes integrating scanning wiring and counter electrodes are disposed.