IP Library Granted Patent US 7,339,642
Granted Patent B2
US 7,339,642 · App. 11/321,765 · Granted Mar 4, 2008

Liquid crystal display device having sub pixels with transmissive regions extending entirely across the sub pixel

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,339,642
App. No.
11/321,765
Granted
Mar 4, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A liquid crystal display device having a first sub pixel and a second sub pixel. The first sub pixel corresponds to a first color layer having a first color. The second sub pixel, corresponds to a second color layer having a second color. The first and second sub pixels each have a rectangular shape that includes a pair of longer sides. A first reflective region and a second reflective region, in which first and second reflective films are disposed, each extend across the first sub pixel and the second sub pixel respectively between the longer sides. A first transmissive region and a second transmissive region, in which the reflective films are not disposed, each extend entirely across the first sub pixel and the second sub pixel respectively between the longer sides, An area of the first reflective region is different from an area of the second reflective region.

Claims (22)

1. A liquid crystal display device comprising:

a first substrate and a second substrate;

a liquid crystal layer provided between the first substrate and the second substrate;

a first sub pixel corresponding to a first color layer having a first color and a second sub pixel corresponding to a second color layer having a second color that is different from the first color, the first and the second sub pixels each having a rectangular shape that includes a pair of longer sides;

a first reflective film provided on the second substrate, the first reflective film overlapping a part of the first sub pixel and completely surrounded by a first electrode; and

a second reflective film provided on the second substrate, the second reflective film overlapping a part of the second sub pixel and completely surrounded by a second electrode;

the first color layer is disposed in the first sub pixel and overlaps

at least a part of the first reflective film;

the second color layer is disposed in the second sub pixel and overlaps at least a part of the second reflective film;

wherein a first reflective region, in which the first reflective film is disposed, extends across the first sub pixel between the longer sides;

wherein a first transmissive region, in which the first reflective film is not disposed, extends entirely across the first sub pixel between the longer sides;

wherein the first reflective region and the first transmissive region are adjacent to each other in a direction in which the longer sides of the first sub pixel extend;

wherein a second reflective region, in which the second reflective film is disposed, extends across the second sub pixel between the longer sides;

wherein a second transmissive region, in which the second reflective film is not disposed, extends entirely across the second sub pixel between the longer sides;

wherein the second reflective region and the second transmissive region are adjacent to each other in a direction in which the longer sides of the second sub pixel extend; and

wherein an area of the first reflective region is different from an area of the second reflective region.

2. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein the first color layer and the second color layer are both provided on the first substrate.

3. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , further comprising a shading layer that shades a periphery of the first sub pixel.

4. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , further comprising a common electrode on the first substrate;

wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are each provided on the second substrate, the first electrode, the second electrode, and the common electrode apply voltage to the liquid crystal layer;

wherein the first reflective film and the second reflective film have an electrical conductivity, the first reflective film is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second reflective film is electrically connected to the second electrode.

5. An electronic apparatus comprising a liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 .

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 15, 2018
From: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
To: 138 EAST LCD ADVANCEMENTS LIMITED
Reel/Frame 046153/0397 →