Abstract
In Mobile Fine Particle Display (MFPD), fine particles are doped and dispersed within anisotropic liquid (nematic liquid crystals) and the display changes because of the horizontal movement of the fine particles. The fine particles are moved by the synergistic effect of the flow of liquid crystal and the electrophoresis of the fine particles. The MFPD shows excellent paper-like-display characteristics such as a high reflective ratio (approximately 50%), a high contrast ratio (more than 15), and a wide viewing angle. In addition, MFPD can rewrite when electric field is applied and sustain displayed information without electric field for a long time (over several months). These performances of the MFPD indicate that this new-type display is rather suitable for electric paper displays.
