LG.Philips LCD CO., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets thin-film transistor (TFT) based liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. The company manufactures TFT-LCD panels in a range of sizes and specifications for use in televisions, desktop monitors, notebook personal computers, and digital cameras. It also offers LCDs for handheld application products, such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants, as well as for industrial and other applications, such as entertainment systems, automobile navigation systems, aircraft instrumentation, and medical diagnostic equipment. The company was incorporated in 1985. It was formerly known as LG LCD Co., Ltd. and changed its name to LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. in 1999. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.