Optical modulation device using ferroelectric liquid crystal and AC and DC driving voltages

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PATENT NO 4773738
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07090241

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An optical modulation device includes: a ferroelectric liquid crystal disposed between a pair of substrates; provision for applying an alternating voltage sufficient to render the ferroelectric liquid crystal turbid; and provision for superposing a DC voltage on the alternating voltage. A portion of the ferroelectric liquid crystal rendered turbid through the application of an alternating voltage is selectively caused to have an increased transmittance when superposed with a DC voltage.

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CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHATOKYO 146-8501

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hayakawa, Naoji Yokohama, JP 12 134
Kan, Fumitaka Tokyo, JP 25 362
Majima, Toshiaki Tokyo, JP 9 165
Nomura, Ichiro Tokyo, JP 103 2095
Suzuki, Hidetoshi Atsugi, JP 1114 9499
Takenouchi, Masanori Atsugi, JP 136 2797
Yamamoto, Mitsuru Atsugi, JP 98 1392

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