Full color liquid crystal display
CA 1302599 C · Owner: Prince, John Colin · Inventors: Prince, John Colin; Farrell, James Francis
Overview
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A liquid crystal display provides a high quality color image and efficient energy utilization. A layer of liquid crystal material is controlled by a transparent electrode matrix that is fixed to one surface of a fiber optic plate. A matrix of (primary color emitting) phosphors, each in alignment with a transparent electrode is fixed to the opposed surface of the plate. A source of fluorescent energy excites the phosphors. A filter located behind the fiber optic plate reflects visible light both, ambient and that emitted from the phosphors. The fiber optic plate acts as a relay lens and prevents cross pixel color contamination while the generation of backlight by the phosphor conversion of …
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- Granted June 2, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 2, 2009.
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