A pixel electrode for driving liquid crystal is formed on a planarization insulator film covering a thin film transistor, and a vertical alignment film is formed on the pixel electrode without rubbing treatment. A direction control window that is electrode-free portion is formed in a common electrode,...http://www.google.de/patents/US20010048494?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20010048494 - LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WITH LIGHT SHIELDING FILM
