公开(公告)号：US20080115596A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US12021218

申请日：2008-01-28

Applicant: Brian Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  Williams Cummings

Inventor： Brian Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  Williams Cummings

IPC: G01G9/00

CPC classification number: B81C99/0045 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/02 ,  G01M3/186 ,  G01M3/229 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of testing humidity. The method includes measuring i) a first weight of a first device which encloses a plurality of interferometric modulators and ii) a second weight of a second device which encloses a plurality of interferometric modulators, wherein the first and second devices contain a different amount of water vapor. The method further includes comparing the weights of the first and second devices and determining a relative humidity value or a degree of the relative humidity inside one of the two devices based at least in part upon the weight comparison. In one embodiment, the relative humidity value or degree is determined considering at least one of the following parameters: i) temperature-humidity combination inside at least one of the devices, ii) the thickness and width of a seal of the at least one device, iii) adhesive permeability of a component of the at least one device, iv) a desiccant capacity inside the at least one device and v) a device size.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供了测试湿度的方法。 该方法包括测量i）包围多个干涉式调制器的第一装置的第一权重和ii）封闭多个干涉式调制器的第二装置的第二权重，其中第一和第二装置含有不同量的水 汽。 该方法还包括比较第一和第二装置的重量，并且至少部分地基于重量比较来确定两个装置之一内的相对湿度值或相对湿度的程度。 在一个实施例中，考虑以下参数中的至少一个来确定相对湿度值或度数：i）至少一个装置内的温度 - 湿度组合，ii）至少一个装置的密封件的厚度和宽度 ，iii）所述至少一个装置的部件的粘合剂渗透性，iv）所述至少一个装置内的干燥剂容量，以及v）装置尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20080055705A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11925692

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A system and method for an optical component that masks non-active portions of a display and provides an electrical path for one or more display circuits. In one embodiment an optical device includes a substrate, a plurality of optical elements on the substrate, each optical element having an optical characteristic which changes in response to a voltage applied to the optical element, and a light-absorbing, electrically-conductive optical mask disposed on the substrate and offset from the plurality of optical elements, the optical mask electrically coupled to one or more of the optical elements to provide electrical paths for applying voltages to the optical elements. In another embodiment, a method of providing an electrical signal to optical elements of a display comprises electrically coupling an electrically-conductive light-absorbing mask to one or more optical elements, and applying a voltage to the mask to activate the one or more optical elements.

Abstract translation: 一种用于遮蔽显示器的非有效部分并为一个或多个显示电路提供电路径的光学部件的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，光学器件包括衬底，衬底上的多个光学元件，每个光学元件具有响应于施加到光学元件的电压而变化的光学特性，以及光吸收导电光学掩模 设置在衬底上并偏离多个光学元件，光学掩模电耦合到一个或多个光学元件以提供用于向光学元件施加电压的电路径。 在另一个实施例中，向显示器的光学元件提供电信号的方法包括将导电光吸收掩模电耦合到一个或多个光学元件，以及向所述掩模施加电压以激活所述一个或多个光学元件 。

公开(公告)号：US07161728B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10731989

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: Jeffrey Brian Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Jeffrey Brian Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02F1/07 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/2074 ,  G09G3/2081 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2310/0267 ,  G09G2310/0297

Abstract: A light modulator is arranged as an array of rows and columns of interferometric display elements. Each element is divided into sub-rows of sub-elements. Array connection lines transmit operating signals to the display elements, with one connection line corresponding to one row of display elements in the array. Sub-array connection lines electrically connect to each array connection line. Switches transmit the operating signals from each array connection line to the sub-rows to effect gray scale modulation.

公开(公告)号：US20060250350A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11404449

申请日：2006-04-14

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  William Cummings

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  William Cummings

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2310/0251 ,  G09G2310/0254 ,  G09G2310/061 ,  G09G2310/063 ,  G09G2320/0204

Abstract: Methods of writing display data to MEMS display elements are configured to minimize charge buildup and differential aging. Prior to writing rows of image data, a pre-write operation is performed. The pre-write operation with either actuate or release substantially all pixels in a row prior to writing the image data. In some embodiments, the selection between actuating or releasing is performed in a random or pseudo-random manner.

Abstract translation: 将显示数据写入MEMS显示元件的方法被配置为最小化电荷累积和差分老化。 在写入行数据之前，执行预写操作。 在写入图像数据之前，可以在一行中启动或释放基本上所有像素的预写操作。 在一些实施例中，以随机或伪随机方式执行致动或释放之间的选择。

公开(公告)号：US20060077156A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11192438

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3466

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.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种干涉式调制器，其在致动时具有更快的变形时间常数，而不是从致动释放时的松弛时间常数。 在一些实施例中，在机械膜中形成孔，以在致动时减小膜上的压力，包括液体和/或气体压力。 在其它实施例中，阻尼层设置在膜附近，以便在膜上施加更大的向下的压力，并且因此在从致动状态释放时减慢膜的运动。 其他实施例包括诸如加热元件或真空装置的结构，以操纵机械膜上方和/或下方的压力以影响显示装置的机械持久性。

公开(公告)号：US20060067645A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11173822

申请日：2005-07-01

Applicant: Brian Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  William Cummings

Inventor： Brian Gally ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Manish Kothari ,  William Cummings

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: B81C99/0045 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/02 ,  G01M3/186 ,  G01M3/229 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of testing humidity, comprising: determining a property of a device which encloses a plurality of interferometric modulators; and determining a relative humidity value or a degree of the relative humidity inside the device based at least in part upon the determined property. In one embodiment, the property of the device includes one of the following: i) a weight of the device, ii) a color change of a desiccant enclosed in the device, iii) a resistance inside the device, iv) whether frost formed in an inside area of the device which is contacted by a cold finger device, v) whether a desiccant enclosed in the device, when water vapor is provided into the device, is working properly, and vi) combination of at lest two of i)-v).

Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供一种测试湿度的方法，包括：确定包围多个干涉式调制器的装置的属性; 以及至少部分地基于所确定的属性来确定所述装置内的相对湿度值或相对湿度的程度。 在一个实施例中，设备的特性包括以下之一：i）设备的重量，ii）封装在设备中的干燥剂的颜色变化，iii）设备内部的电阻，iv）是否形成 设备的内部区域，其由冷指装置接触，v）当在设备中提供水蒸气时，包封在设备中的干燥剂是否正常工作，以及vi）至少两个组合，i） - v）。

公开(公告)号：US20060066640A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11040822

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Jeffrey Sampsell

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Jeffrey Sampsell

IPC: G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/2074 ,  G09G2300/0452 ,  G09G2300/0465 ,  G09G2320/0276

Abstract: A bit depth of a pixel comprising multiple display elements, such as interferometric modulators, may be increased through the use of display elements having different intensities, while the lead count is minimally increased. An exemplary pixel with at least one display element having an intensity of 0.5 and N display elements each having an intensity of one can provide about 2N+1 shades (e.g., 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, [N+0.5]). In comparison, a pixel having N display elements, each having an intensity of one, can only provide about N+1 shades (e.g., 0, 1, 2, . . . , N). Thus, using at least one display element having an intensity lower than the intensity of each of the other display elements increases the number of shades provided by the pixel by an approximate factor of two and increases the bit depth of the pixel, while minimizing the number of additional leads.

Abstract translation: 通过使用具有不同强度的显示元件，可以增加包括多个显示元件（例如干涉式调制器）的像素的位深度，同时引导计数最小化。 具有强度为0.5的至少一个显示元件和每个具有强度为1的显示元素的示例性像素可以提供约2N + 1个色调（例如，0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0，[N + 0.5]） 。 相比之下，每个具有强度为1的N个显示元素的像素只能提供大约N + 1个色调（例如，0,1,2，...，N）。 因此，使用强度低于其他显示元件的强度的至少一个显示元件，将由像素提供的阴影数增加近似因子2，并且增加像素的位深度，同时使数字最小化 的额外线索。

公开(公告)号：US20050231791A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11150566

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Jeffrey Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Jeffrey Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/2074 ,  G09G3/2081 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2310/0267 ,  G09G2310/0297

Abstract: A light modulator is arranged as array of rows and columns of interferometric display elements. Each element is divided into sub-rows of sub-elements. Array connection lines transmit operating signals to the display elements, with one connection line corresponding to one row of display elements in the array. Sub-array connection lines electrically connect to each array connection line. Switches transmit the operating signals from each array connection line to the sub-rows to effect gray scale modulation.

Abstract translation: 光调制器被布置为干涉式显示元件的行和列的阵列。 每个元素被划分成子行子元素。 阵列连接线将工作信号发送到显示元件，其中一条连接线对应于阵列中的一行显示元件。 子阵列连接线电连接到每个阵列连接线。 开关将来自每个阵列连接线的操作信号传输到子行以实现灰度调制。

公开(公告)号：US06422148B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09633163

申请日：2000-08-04

Applicant: Zheng Rong Xu ,  Manish Kothari ,  Robert A. Parrott ,  Haoming Li

Inventor： Zheng Rong Xu ,  Manish Kothari ,  Robert A. Parrott ,  Haoming Li

IPC: F42B3087

CPC classification number: E21B43/117

Abstract: A perforating gun assembly that includes at least one component that is constructed from a composite material and that is impermeable to wellbore fluids. The components may include the outer carrier and/or loading tube of a perforating gun, the connecting tubing of a gun release mechanism, and the gun connector used to attach adjacent perforating guns. The composite material is designed to be very brittle under dynamic impact. The component is made impermeable to wellbore fluids by including an impermeable liner therein. The impermeable liner can be bonded to the inner or outer surface of the component or can be embedded within the component. Since it is brittle under dynamic impact, the composite component shatters into small pieces upon detonation of the perforating gun.

Abstract translation: 一种穿孔枪组件，其包括至少一个由复合材料构成并且不能渗透流体的部件。 部件可以包括射孔枪的外部载体和/或加载管，枪释放机构的连接管和用于附接相邻射孔枪的枪连接器。 复合材料设计为在动态冲击下非常脆弱。 该组件通过在其中包括不透水衬垫而使井眼液体不透水。 不透水衬里可以结合到组件的内表面或外表面，或者可以嵌入在组件内。 由于在动态冲击下是脆性的，所以复合组件在穿孔枪爆炸时会碎成碎片。

公开(公告)号：US06386296B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09596612

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Wenbo Yang ,  Alfredo Fayard ,  Anthony F. Veneruso ,  Larry A. Behrmann ,  Jack F. Lands ,  Claude D. Jones

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Wenbo Yang ,  Alfredo Fayard ,  Anthony F. Veneruso ,  Larry A. Behrmann ,  Jack F. Lands ,  Claude D. Jones

IPC: E21B2902

CPC classification number: F42B1/02 ,  E21B43/117 ,  E21B43/118 ,  F42B3/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus to protect explosive components used in various tools, such as tools for use in wellbores, includes a component with an adsorptive material. Example tools include perforating gun strings that include shaped charges, detonating cords, and booster explosives. Other tools may include surface tools containing explosive components. In these tools, a build up of corrosive gases or liquids may occur, which may cause damage to the explosive components. As a result, the structural integrity or reliability and thermal stability may be weakened or reduced. To reduce the amount of build up of corrosive gases or liquids, an adsorptive material is placed inside tools in the proximity of explosive components.

Abstract translation: 用于保护各种工具（例如用于井筒中的工具）中使用的爆炸性部件的方法和装置包括具有吸附材料的部件。 示例性工具包括穿孔枪串，包括成形装药，引爆绳和助爆炸药。 其他工具可能包括含有爆炸性成分的表面工具。 在这些工具中，可能会发生腐蚀性气体或液体的积聚，这可能会导致爆炸性部件损坏。 结果，结构完整性或可靠性和热稳定性可能被削弱或降低。 为了减少腐蚀性气体或液体的积累量，吸附材料放置在爆炸部件附近的工具内。