Method of controlling pretilt of liquid crystal cell

Details Method of controlling pretilt of liquid crystal cell Method of controlling pretilt of liquid crystal cell

1997-09-30

2000-02-15

Sikes, William L.

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Particular structure

Having significant detail of cell structure only

349123, C02F 11337

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060259000

ABSTRACT:
A method of controlling the pretilt direction of the alignment layer in a liquid crystal cell including applying thermal energy to the alignment layer and exposing the alignment to light to control the pretilt direction of the alignment layer.

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