公开(公告)号：US09170421B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13759769

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Jianru Shi ,  Richard S. Payne ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan ,  Eugene Fike ,  Edward Buckley ,  Javier Villarreal

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/023

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing multi-level multi-state shutter assemblies. The shutter assembly includes at least a first shutter at a first height over a substrate and a second shutter at a second height over the substrate. Both the first shutter and the second shutter can be operated in an open or closed state for passing or partially blocking light propagating through an aperture. In some implementations, the shutter assembly can operate in four states: a fully transmissive state, a fully obstructive state and two partially transmissive states based on the open or closed states of the first and second shutters.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提供多级多状态快门组件的系统，方法和装置。 快门组件至少包括位于衬底上的第一高度处的第一快门和在衬底上的第二高度处的第二快门。 第一快门和第二快门都可以在打开或关闭状态下操作，以通过或部分阻挡通过孔传播的光。 在一些实施方案中，快门组件可以以四种状态操作：基于第一和第二快门的打开或关闭状态的完全透射状态，完全阻塞状态和两个部分透射状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140268275A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13843135

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Timothy Brosnihan ,  Stephen English ,  Javier Villarreal ,  Richard Payne ,  Mark Kline ,  Stephen R. Lewis ,  Nesbitt Hagood ,  Eugene Fike

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  H05K13/00 ,  B81B7/00

CPC classification number: H05K13/00 ,  B81B7/008 ,  G02B26/023 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for displaying images. Some such apparatus include a transparent substrate, a display element formed on the substrate, a light blocking elevated aperture layer (EAL) supported over the substrate by an anchor formed on the substrate, and an electrical interconnect disposed on the EAL for carrying an electrical signal to the display element. The electrical interconnect can include one or more of a data voltage interconnect, a scan-line interconnect or a global interconnect. In some implementations, a dielectric layer can separate the electrical interconnect from the EAL. The EAL can include an aperture formed through it that corresponds to the display element. In some implementations, a second electrical interconnect disposed on the substrate can be electrically coupled to a plurality of display elements.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示图像的系统，方法和装置。 一些这样的设备包括透明基板，形成在基板上的显示元件，通过形成在基板上的锚支撑在基板上的遮光升高孔径层（EAL）以及设置在EAL上的用于承载电信号的电互连 到显示元件。 电互连可以包括数据电压互连，扫描线互连或全局互连中的一个或多个。 在一些实施方案中，电介质层可以将电互连与EAL分离。 EAL可以包括通过它形成的对应于显示元件的孔。 在一些实现中，布置在基板上的第二电互连可以电耦合到多个显示元件。

公开(公告)号：US20140218374A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13759769

申请日：2013-02-05

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Jianru Shi ,  Richard S. Payne ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan ,  Eugene Fike ,  Edward Buckley ,  Javier Villarreal

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/023

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing multi-level multi-state shutter assemblies. The shutter assembly includes at least a first shutter at a first height over a substrate and a second shutter at a second height over the substrate. Both the first shutter and the second shutter can be operated in an open or closed state for passing or partially blocking light propagating through an aperture. In some implementations, the shutter assembly can operate in four states: a fully transmissive state, a fully obstructive state and two partially transmissive states based on the open or closed states of the first and second shutters.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提供多级多状态快门组件的系统，方法和装置。 快门组件至少包括位于衬底上的第一高度处的第一快门和在衬底上的第二高度处的第二快门。 第一快门和第二快门都可以在打开或关闭状态下操作，以通过或部分阻挡通过孔传播的光。 在一些实施方案中，快门组件可以以四种状态操作：基于第一和第二快门的打开或关闭状态的完全透射状态，完全阻塞状态和两个部分透射状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160093070A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14498460

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Ji Ma ,  Xianhe Wei ,  Eugene Fike

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/00 ,  G02B26/04 ,  B32B37/18

CPC classification number: G06T11/00 ,  B32B37/0076 ,  B32B37/1292 ,  B32B37/18 ,  B32B2037/1253 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  B81B7/0038 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G06T2200/28 ,  G06T2211/00

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for packaging a display device, such as an electromechanical systems (EMS) device, with a seal. In one aspect, the display device includes a seal or sealant surrounding a display region of the display device in contact with and between two substrates. The sealant can include an epoxy matrix with a plurality of first spacers and a plurality of second spacers. In some implementations, the first spacers can be about the same size and define a substrate-to-substrate gap between the two substrates. In some implementations, each of the second spacers can be smaller than the first spacers, where the second spacers have a water vapor transmission rate less than the epoxy.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于封装具有密封件的显示装置（例如机电系统（EMS）装置）的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，显示装置包括围绕显示装置的显示区域的密封件或密封件，其与两个基板之间接触并且在两个基板之间。 密封剂可以包括具有多个第一间隔物和多个第二间隔物的环氧树脂基体。 在一些实施方案中，第一间隔物可以具有大致相同的尺寸并且限定两个基底之间的基底到基底间隙。 在一些实施方案中，每个第二间隔物可以小于第一间隔物，其中第二间隔物具有小于环氧树脂的水蒸汽透过率。

公开(公告)号：US09134532B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US13800491

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Brosnihan ,  Javier Villarreal ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Eugene Fike

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G03B9/08 ,  G03B9/02 ,  B81B7/00 ,  G02B5/00 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02B26/023 ,  B81B7/008 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/007 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2300/04

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for generating images using dual-shutter shutter assemblies. Such shutter assemblies include two shutters that move over a common aperture to selectively obstruct the passage of light there through. In the closed position, portions of one of the shutters overlaps a portion of the other shutter to provide such light obstruction without the two shutters needing to come into contact.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了使用双快门快门组件产生图像的系统，方法和装置。 这种快门组件包括两个百叶窗，它们在公共孔上移动，以选择性地阻止光通过的通道。 在关闭位置，其中一个快门的部分与另一个快门的一部分重叠，以提供这种光阻塞，而不需要两个快门接触。

公开(公告)号：US20150310787A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14330784

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Eugene Fike ,  Ji Ma

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/20 ,  G02B26/02 ,  H01L51/5246

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for displaying images and for manufacturing display devices. Such displays can be fabricated in part by joining two substrates via a conductive seal. A substantially planar contact pad on at least one of the substrates can be exposed through a passivation layer via laser ablation, enabling the conductive seal to make contact with circuitry formed on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示图像和用于制造显示装置的系统，方法和装置。 这样的显示器可以部分地通过经由导电密封接合两个基板来制造。 至少一个基板上的基本上平面的接触焊盘可以经由激光烧蚀暴露于钝化层中，使得导电密封件能够与形成在基板上的电路接触。

公开(公告)号：US09134530B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US13800418

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Javier Villarreal ,  Timothy Brosnihan ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Edward Buckley ,  Eugene Fike

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  H05K13/00 ,  G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/0054 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G5/003

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for modulating light to form an image on a display, as well as methods manufacturing such apparatus. The display apparatus includes shutters having asymmetric light obstructing portions extending out from opposing sides of a shutter aperture along an axis of motion of the shutter. Actuators move the shutters laterally along the axis of motion to move the shutter between fully closed, partially open, and fully open states to modulate light, thereby forming an image.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于调制光以在显示器上形成图像的系统，方法和装置，以及制造这种装置的方法。 显示装置包括具有不对称光阻挡部分的快门，该光束阻挡部分沿着快门的运动轴线从快门孔的相对侧延伸出来。 致动器沿着运动轴线横向移动百叶窗，以在完全关闭，部分打开和完全打开状态之间移动快门以调制光，从而形成图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140268294A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13800491

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Timothy Brosnihan ,  Javier Villarreal ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Eugene Fike

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/023 ,  B81B7/008 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/007 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2300/04

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for generating images using dual-shutter shutter assemblies. Such shutter assemblies include two shutters that move over a common aperture to selectively obstruct the passage of light there through. In the closed position, portions of one of the shutters overlaps a portion of the other shutter to provide such light obstruction without the two shutters needing to come into contact.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了使用双快门快门组件产生图像的系统，方法和装置。 这种快门组件包括两个百叶窗，它们在公共孔上移动，以选择性地阻止光通过的通道。 在关闭位置，其中一个快门的部分与另一个快门的一部分重叠，以提供这种光阻塞，而不需要两个快门接触。

公开(公告)号：US20140268273A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13842436

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Timothy Brosnihan ,  Eugene Fike ,  Jianru Shi ,  Cait Ni Chleirigh ,  Stephen English ,  Nesbitt Hagood ,  Stephen R. Lewis ,  Javier Villarreal

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/023 ,  B81B3/001 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/00039 ,  B81C1/00476

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for displaying images. One such apparatus includes a substrate, an elevated aperture layer (EAL) defining a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, a plurality of anchors for supporting the EAL over the substrate and a plurality of display elements positioned between the substrate and the EAL. Each of the display elements may correspond to at least one respective aperture of the plurality of apertures defined by the EAL. Each display element also includes a movable portion supported over the substrate by a corresponding anchor supporting the EAL over the substrate. In some implementations, one or more light dispersion elements may be disposed in optical paths passing through the apertures defined by the EAL.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示图像的系统，方法和装置。 一种这样的设备包括基板，限定穿过其中形成的多个孔的升高孔径层（EAL），用于在基板上支撑EAL的多个锚固件和位于基板和EAL之间的多个显示元件。 每个显示元件可以对应于由EAL限定的多个孔中的至少一个相应的孔。 每个显示元件还包括通过在衬底上支撑EAL的相应锚固件支撑在衬底上的可移动部分。 在一些实施方案中，一个或多个光色散元件可以设置在穿过由EAL限定的孔的光路中。

公开(公告)号：US20140267196A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13800418

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Javier Villarreal ,  Timothy Brosnihan ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Edward Buckley ,  Eugene Fike

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/0054 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G5/003

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for modulating light to form an image on a display, as well as methods manufacturing such apparatus. The display apparatus includes shutters having asymmetric light obstructing portions extending out from opposing sides of a shutter aperture along an axis of motion of the shutter. Actuators move the shutters laterally along the axis of motion to move the shutter between fully closed, partially open, and fully open states to modulate light, thereby forming an image.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于调制光以在显示器上形成图像的系统，方法和装置，以及制造这种装置的方法。 显示装置包括具有不对称光阻挡部分的快门，该光束阻挡部分沿着快门的运动轴线从快门孔的相对侧延伸出来。 致动器沿着运动轴线横向移动百叶窗，以在完全关闭，部分打开和完全打开状态之间移动快门以调制光，从而形成图像。