Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation

Masayuki Kikuno

Shoichiro Takahara

A field effect mode liquid crystal display element displaying dot matrix pattern includes a cut-out portion formed either in the upper or lower electrode so that liquid crystal display molecules can be prevented from being inversely oriented at the edge of such a portion where these electrodes cross each other as might otherwise occur. The cutout portion prevents the liquid crystal display molecules from being inversely oriented at the edge of such a portion where these electrodes cross each other, thus significantly improving display quality. In addition, since such a cutout portion is provided by merely cutting off part of an electrode to prevent the unwanted inversion of LCD molecules during orientation, no specific signal process is required.

Edge domain-free liquid crystal display of dot matrix type

A liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of individual and discrete liquid crystal display cells each having two plates disposed in respective directions normal to each other so as to form extension portions in these directions together with overlap portions for assembly of the respective cells. The cells are assembled into a single wide-screen liquid crystal display panel such that lead terminals are disposed in the extension portions of the plates using electrically conductive members, such as elasmatic rubber connectors, for connecting the lead terminals. The lead terminals are maintained in overlapping and electrically conductive relationship via said conductive members.

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Yamatokoriyama, Japan

Masayuki Kikuno