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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2013
Lg Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Kiyong Lee, Bucheon, KR;
Seungmin Seen, Seoul, KR;
Jeongseok Ki, Bucheon, KR;
Sangjo Ryu, Seoul, KR;
LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A liquid crystal display is provided that includes a first base substrate including a first surface, a second base substrate including a second surface, a liquid crystal layer including liquid crystal molecules positioned between the first and second base substrates and configured to change alignment when electrical power is applied thereto, a first electrode positioned on the second surface and including a plurality of substantially parallel grooves extending in a first direction on a surface facing the first base substrate, the plurality of grooves configured to align the liquid crystal molecules in a preset direction when electrical power is applied, and a second electrode positioned on the first surface or on the second surface, wherein a voltage difference between the first and second electrodes applies the electrical power to the liquid crystal molecules.