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US07936497B2 MEMS device having deformable membrane characterized by mechanical persistence
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MEMS器件具有以机械持久性为特征的可变形膜
- Patent Title: MEMS device having deformable membrane characterized by mechanical persistence
- Patent Title (中): MEMS器件具有以机械持久性为特征的可变形膜
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Application No.: US11192438Application Date: 2005-07-28
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Publication No.: US07936497B2Publication Date: 2011-05-03
- Inventor: Clarence Chui , Manish Kothari
- Applicant: Clarence Chui , Manish Kothari
- Applicant Address: US CA San Diego
- Assignee: Qualcomm Mems Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Qualcomm Mems Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Diego
- Agency: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
- Main IPC: G02B26/00
- IPC: G02B26/00

Abstract:
An interferometric modulator is provided having a faster deformation time constant on actuation than relaxation time constant upon release from actuation. In some embodiments, apertures are formed in a mechanical membrane to decrease pressure, including liquid and/or gas pressures, on the membrane when actuated. In other embodiments, a dampening layer is disposed in close proximity above the membrane to apply greater downward pressure on the membrane and therefore slow the motion of the membrane when released from an actuated state. Other embodiments comprise structures, such as a heating element or vacuum device, to manipulate pressures above and/or below the mechanical membrane to affect the mechanical persistence of the display device.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060077156A1 MEMS device having deformable membrane characterized by mechanical persistence Public/Granted day:2006-04-13
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