Stealing a couple of graphics plus text from my 2010 article provides an overview review of its operation: The conventional-LCD-pixel structure is easy to understand, but minor structure variations ...

The 4K2K IPS Alpha LCD panel employs two new technologies, "Pixel structure with ultra-high aperture ration structure" and "New liquid-crystal molecular orientation process technology".

JVC have managed to increase the ratio of area per pixel by 50-percent over its previous 4,096 x 2,400 LCD panel (which was ... process and new pixel structure for even finer pixels, JVC has ...

In addition, Samsung Display shows a unique new Diamond Pixel™ technology being highlighted at the show, and a featured LCD technology ... blue pixels in the pixel structure of AMOLED display ...