Electronic device and LC shutter with diffusive reflective polarizer
First Claim
1. An LC shutter comprising:
- a first dichroic polarizer;
a diffusive reflective polarizer;
an LC cell interposed between the first dichroic polarizer and the diffusive reflective polarizer;
a second dichroic polarizer interposed between the LC cell and the diffusive reflective polarizer; and
wherein the first dichroic polarizer is a broadband dichroic polarizer and the second dichroic polarizer is a passive narrowband dichroic polarizer, the LC cell operative to cause the LC shutter to operate in a visible diffusive state or a transparent state in response to application of a voltage.
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Abstract
An electronic device (200) includes a display (202) and an LC shutter (204), at least a portion of which is operatively positioned over the display (202). The LC shutter (204) provides switching between a transparent state and a diffusive state with high image integrity, and high transmission in the transparent state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) further includes control logic (206) operatively coupled to the LC shutter (204) to provide control signals (212) to the LC shutter (204) to effect the transparent state. The LC shutter (204) includes a first dichroic polarizer (300), such as a broadband dichroic polarizer, an LC cell (304), and a diffusive reflective polarizer (307). The LC cell (304) is interposed between the first dichroic polarizer (300) and the diffusive reflective polarizer (307). Related methods are also set forth.
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15 Claims
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1. An LC shutter comprising:
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a first dichroic polarizer; a diffusive reflective polarizer; an LC cell interposed between the first dichroic polarizer and the diffusive reflective polarizer; a second dichroic polarizer interposed between the LC cell and the diffusive reflective polarizer; and wherein the first dichroic polarizer is a broadband dichroic polarizer and the second dichroic polarizer is a passive narrowband dichroic polarizer, the LC cell operative to cause the LC shutter to operate in a visible diffusive state or a transparent state in response to application of a voltage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An electronic device comprising:
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a display operative to emit light; and at least a portion of an LC shutter positioned over the display, and wherein the LC shutter further comprises; a first dichroic polarizer; a diffusive reflective polarizer; an LC cell interposed between the first dichroic polarizer and the diffusive reflective polarizer; a second dichroic polarizer interposed between the LC cell and the diffusive reflective polarizer; and wherein the first dichroic polarizer is a broadband dichroic polarizer and the second dichroic polarizer is a passive narrowband dichroic polarizer. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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