Published papers

Our proposal, the random depolarization film (RDF) is highly efficient in preventing color change problem of LCD and OLED displays. We designed the RDF that realizes real-color displays by considering the retardation. The RDF with random retardation above 600 nm achieved much lower color change that human eyes cannot recognize.

The random depolarization film (RDF), a polymer film doped with birefringent microparticles, solves polarization problems of displays. To design the RDF that realizes sharper images, the optimal dopant particle size and suitable display’s pixel size were investigated based on modulation transfer function (MTF) measurements. The MTFs indicated that the dopant particle size of the RDF and the pixel size of the display should be larger to prevent the sharpness degradation.

The random depolarization film (RDF), a polymer film doped with birefringent particles, converts linearly polarized light to randomly polarized light. This paper shows that a novel RDF with controlled birefringence resolves polarization problems of the display such as blackout, color change, and color mura problems. Furthermore, the novel RDF achieved a higher contrast ratio and a sharper image than a conventional RDF doped with calcite particles.

Random depolarization film, a polymer film doped with birefringent particles, can resolve blackout and color change problems of existing displays. This study optimized the dopant particle size with respect to image sharpness and color change of the display. Calcite microparticles improved the sharpness and color change, and realized real-color displays.

Most existing displays utilize polarization technologies to produce images and improve image quality. However, polarized light from displays causes color mura because of the birefringence of the polymer films used. Thus, eliminating color degradation remains a challenge despite the incorporation of complex polarization technologies such as retardation films. Our proposed random depolarization film (RDF) addresses this issue by randomizing the polarization of light from displays. Chromaticity measurements demonstrate that the RDF effectively compensates for color mura due to low-cost polymer films. Notably, the RDF compensation mechanism is independent of the RDF position and light source spectrum. Therefore, the RDF could be an innovative solution for color degradation in existing displays.

Our random depolarization film (RDF) randomizes polarization by birefringent dopant particles, thereby resolving color degradation of displays. To further improve image quality with RDFs, this paper designs the RDF with surface treatments. The RDF achieved practical contrast ratios with anti-reflection treatment and sharp images by utilizing directional forward light scattering. Therefore, the designed RDF has high practicality for existing displays and effectiveness in realizing real-color displays.

Liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diode displays emit polarized light through polarizers and quarter-wave plates, which cause blackout and color change problems when the displays are viewed through polarizers, such as polarized sunglasses. Random depolarization films (RDFs) are polymer films doped with calcite particles, which randomize the polarization of light emitted from displays to resolve polarization problems. To realize displays without any color change, we investigate the retardation values and fabrication conditions required for RDFs. Analysis of the transmittance spectra and interference colors of different RDFs suggested that retardation values of approximately 600–1200 nm are sufficient to realize real-color displays. In addition, the color change measurements of displays with the RDFs revealed that an optimal dopant particle size exists and that the RDFs doped with 3.6 and 7.3 µm calcite particles achieved chromaticity changes of less than 0.02 for all 24 colors in the Macbeth chart.

This study achieves real-color displays using a randomizing effect based on the concept of "natural light."At present, most displays emit linearly polarized light, which causes essential blackout and color degradation problems when the displays are viewed through polarizers such as sunglasses. To address this, complex polarization-control technologies are added to existing displays, but the problems remain unresolved. In contrast, this study randomizes the polarization using a polymer film called a random depolarization film (RDF) that is doped with specific birefringent crystal particles. The RDF placed on a display reproduces colors that are very close to the natural colors seen in reality without the need for complex polarization technologies.We believe that it has the potential to change the approach to color-reproducing technology for displays.

Polarized light emitted frommost displays causes blackout and color change problems when viewed through polarized sunglasses. These problems are addressed by random depolarization films (RDFs) doped with birefringent particles. These dopant particles, however, scatter light and degrade the sharpness of the displayed images.To maintain the image sharpness, we designed an RDF based on modulation transfer function measurements of displays with different pixel pitches. RDFs doped with larger particles achieved higher modulations; however, particles larger than a specific size caused undesirable sparkles on the displayed image. A display with a larger pixel pitch achieved higher modulations, suggesting that the RDF is particularly suitable for large-screen displays.

This study proposes triple-zero-birefringence polymer (TZBP) to prevent color mura due to birefringence of polymer films used in displays. Chromaticity measurements of the display clarified the advantage of the TZBP film to prevent the color mura and reproduce an actual color of the displays.