International Display Workshops General Incorporated Association

Proceedings of the International Display Workshops Volume 27 (IDW '20)

Proceedings of the International Display Workshops Volume 27 (IDW '20)

Dec 9, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020
Virtual Conference

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

[LCT4-3(Invited)] High Contrast Ratio FFS-based LCD Switchable to a Stronger Privacy Mode

*Koji Murata1, Kazutaka Hanaoka1, Shinji Shimada1, Shugo Yagi1, Kenji Takase1, Kiyoshi Minoura1 (1. Sharp Corporation (Japan))

FFS-based LCD, Privacy mode, Switchable LC, Switchable Backlight Technology, BM electrode

https://doi.org/10.36463/idw.2020.0058

We have developed an FFS-based LCD that can be switched between two display modes: 1) wide view mode with high contrast ratio and 2) narrow view mode enabling privacy. By combining the new LCD configuration with Switchable Backlight Technology, our 5.3-inch prototype has successfully enabled: 1) enhanced optical properties and 2) privacy mode with the appearance from side viewing direction darker that prevents unauthorized image viewing.