18603237. ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
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Hiroyuki Oikawa of CHITOSE-SHI (JP)
ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603237 titled 'ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
The abstract describes an electro-optical device with a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electro-optical layer that changes optical characteristics based on an electric field. The first substrate contains a transistor, a pixel electrode, a relay electrode, a contact plug, and a reflection layer.
- The device includes a first substrate with a transistor and various electrode components.
- An electro-optical layer between the substrates changes optical characteristics with an electric field.
- The first substrate features a relay electrode, contact plug, and reflection layer.
- The components work together to control the optical properties of the device.
- The device likely pertains to display technologies or optical modulation systems.
Potential Applications: - Display technologies such as LCDs or OLEDs - Optical modulation systems for data communication - Smart glass or windows with adjustable transparency
Problems Solved: - Control of optical characteristics with an electric field - Integration of transistor and electrode components in a compact device
Benefits: - Enhanced display performance - Energy-efficient optical modulation - Versatile applications in various industries
Commercial Applications: Title: Electro-Optical Device for Advanced Display Technologies This technology could be used in: - Consumer electronics for high-resolution displays - Automotive industry for heads-up displays - Aerospace for cockpit instrumentation
Questions about Electro-Optical Devices: 1. How does the electro-optical layer change optical characteristics based on an electric field? The electro-optical layer alters its properties when an electric field is applied, affecting the device's optical output.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this electro-optical device? This technology could be utilized in consumer electronics, automotive displays, and aerospace instrumentation for improved visual performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electro-optical device includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, and an electro-optical layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and having an optical characteristic changing in accordance with an electric field. The first substrate includes a transistor, a pixel electrode provided corresponding to the transistor, a relay electrode disposed at a layer between the transistor and the pixel electrode, a contact plug provided at a layer between the relay electrode and the pixel electrode and configured to electrically couple the relay electrode and the pixel electrode, and a first reflection layer disposed at a layer between the relay electrode and the pixel electrode.
