A Method of Controlling the Diffusing Reflector Properties for Reflective Displays

  • Masutani, Akira (Sony International (Europe) GmbH, Materials Science Laboratories) ;
  • Roberts, Tony (Sony International (Europe) GmbH, Materials Science Laboratories) ;
  • Schuller, Bettina (Sony International (Europe) GmbH, Materials Science Laboratories) ;
  • Durr, Michael (Sony International (Europe) GmbH, Materials Science Laboratories) ;
  • Yasuda, Akio (Sony International (Europe) GmbH, Materials Science Laboratories) ;
  • Sakaigawa, Akira (Sony Corporation, MSNC, Mobile Display Company)
  • Published : 2004.08.23

Abstract

The performance of dichroic sponge polymer dispersed liquid crystals (D-SPDLC) can be improved further by modifying the TFT diffusing reflector using a $TiO_2$ layer. A metal-like glare was suppressed, and a wider viewing angle than previously reported was achieved. The display showed above newspaper-standard reflectivity and contrast ratio.

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