18390270. OPTICAL DEVICE simplified abstract (Japan Display Inc.)
Contents
- 1 OPTICAL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 OPTICAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
OPTICAL DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
OPTICAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18390270 titled 'OPTICAL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an optical device utilizing a liquid crystal cell to distribute light emitted from a light source. The device includes a power supply part, a control signal generation circuit part, and a switch circuit part to control the distribution of light through the liquid crystal cell.
- The optical device includes:
- An optical element with a liquid crystal cell
- A power supply part to generate first and second potentials
- A control signal generation circuit part to control the pulse width of the potentials
- A switch circuit part to output a signal based on the control signal
- The liquid crystal cell has transparent electrodes on two substrates
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in display devices, smart windows, and light modulators.
Problems Solved
The technology solves the problem of efficiently controlling the distribution of light in optical devices.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved energy efficiency, enhanced display quality, and increased control over light distribution.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be applied in consumer electronics, automotive displays, and architectural glass.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to liquid crystal display technology and light modulation devices.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control signal generation circuit part precisely control the pulse width of the potentials?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanism used to control the pulse width of the potentials.
What are the specific materials used in the liquid crystal cell and how do they contribute to the device's performance?
The patent application does not mention the specific materials used in the liquid crystal cell or their impact on the device's functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical device includes an optical element including a liquid crystal cell configured to distribute light emitted from a light source, a power supply part configured to generate first and second potentials, a control signal generation circuit part configured to generate a control signal that controls a pulse width of each of the first and second potentials, and a switch circuit part configured to output a first potential signal including the first potential with a first pulse width and the second potential with a second pulse width based on the control signal. The liquid crystal cell includes a first substrate on which first and second transparent electrodes are alternately arranged in a first direction, and a second substrate on which third and fourth transparent electrodes are alternately arranged in a second direction. The first potential signal is input to the first transparent electrode.
