Matrix type liquid-crystal display with optical data communication feature

摘要

A matrix type display is provided in which information is transmitted to a flat panel display element such as a liquid crystal or electroluminescent panel utilizing optical communication. Synchronization signals are transmitted from a synchronization circuit to scan electrode driving circuits through optical communication utilizing a plurality of pairs of light-emitting elements and light-receiving elements facing each other, and image data is transmitted from a memory circuit to signal electrode driving circuits through non-interfering optical communication signals utilizing a plurality of opposing pairs of light-emitting elements and light-receiving elements.