Abstract:
Provided is a conductive layer (10) in a semiconductor apparatus, comprising a metal sub-layer (11) and an anti-reflective coating over the metal sub-layer (11) for reducing light reflection on the metal sub-layer (11), wherein the anti-reflective coating comprises a light absorption sub-layer (12) on the metal sub-layer (11) for reducing light reflection by absorption and a light destructive interference sub-layer (13) on a side of the light absorption layer (12) distal to the metal sub-layer (11) for reducing light reflection by destructive interference, and the metal sub-layer (11) is made of a material comprising M1, wherein M1 is a single metal or a combination of metals, the light absorption sub-layer (12) is made of a material comprising M2O a N b , wherein M2 is a single metal or a combination of metals, a > 0, and b ≥ 0, the light destructive interference sub-layer (13) is made of a material comprising M3O c , wherein M3 is a single metal or a combination of metals, and c > 0, the light absorption sub-layer (12) has a refractive index larger than that of the light destructive interference sub-layer (13).
Abstract:
Disclosed are formulations for and processes for making reflective displays. The formulations and processes include the addition of an absorptive filler, such as carbon black, to produce all the colors necessary to produce a full-color reflective display.
Abstract:
Contrast enhancement films for a direct- view display include a substrate having first and second opposing sides, an array of optical microstructures on the first side, and an optically blocking film including an array of apertures on the second side. The contrast enhancement film is configured to mount between a direct- view display panel and an outer panel of the direct- view display.
Abstract:
A watch equipped with a liquid crystal display panel for displaying at least either time information or calendar information. A liquid crystal is sealed in a space between two transparent substrates having electrodes on the opposed inner surfaces thereof, and polarizers are provided on the outer sides of the substrates, while a light-absorbing plate is disposed on one polarizer on the side opposite to a liquid crystal cell. The polarizers reflect a linearly polarized light having a plane of vibration perpendicular to the axis of each transmission. Either the background or the display segment shows a metallic color and the other shows the color of the light-absorbing plate, exhibiting a varied design.
Abstract:
Liquid crystal modulator optical devices and more specifically shutters and smart windows are presented. The liquid crystal modulator devices are characterized by a reduced polymer content which is eliminated from the material composition of the liquid crystal layer and characterized by non-uniform electrode structures in the liquid crystal structure configured to generate spatially non-uniform electric fields and therefore non-uniform molecular reorientation of liquid crystal molecules. This arrangement advantageously makes light scattering electrically controllable.