公开(公告)号：US20140333598A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US13891995

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Jianru Shi ,  Stephen R. Lewis ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Cait Ni Chleirigh

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/3473 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2310/0251 ,  G09G2310/0262 ,  G09G2310/061

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for controlling pixels of a display apparatus. An apparatus including a plurality of pixels can be controlled by a control matrix. The control matrix includes for each pixel a first transistor that has a first threshold voltage and a second transistor that has a second threshold voltage. A single data interconnect provides a common data voltage to the first and second transistors to control the states of corresponding first and second light modulators.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于控制显示装置的像素的系统，方法和装置。 可以通过控制矩阵来控制包括多个像素的装置。 控制矩阵包括对于每个像素具有第一阈值电压的第一晶体管和具有第二阈值电压的第二晶体管。 单个数据互连为第一和第二晶体管提供公共数据电压以控制对应的第一和第二光调制器的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140268292A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13796952

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Ye Wang ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/007 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02B26/0816 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/0068 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/19 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G02F1/292 ,  G02F2203/24

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus incorporating display elements having light modulators that can operate in more than two states. In some implementations, the light modulator assembly includes an electrostatic actuator that includes a load electrode coupled to a shutter and a drive electrode set positioned proximate to the load electrode. The drive electrode set includes a plurality of discrete portions that are configured to drive the light modulator assembly to a plurality of different light modulator states. In some such implementations, the portions of the drive electrode set are positioned opposite to corresponding regions of the load electrode. In some implementations, the portions are arranged such that the portions are configured to electrostatically engage with adjacent regions of the load electrode.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了结合具有可以在两种以上状态下操作的光调制器的显示元件的系统，方法和装置。 在一些实施方案中，光调制器组件包括静电致动器，其包括耦合到快门的负载电极和靠近负载电极定位的驱动电极组。 驱动电极组包括多个分立部分，其被配置为将光调制器组件驱动到多个不同的光调制器状态。 在一些这样的实施方案中，驱动电极组的部分与负载电极的对应区域相对定位。 在一些实施方式中，这些部分被布置成使得这些部分构造成与负载电极的相邻区域静电接合。

公开(公告)号：US20140267314A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13835803

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Eugene E. Fike, III ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02F1/133615 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G09F13/24 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a display including a fluid-filled cavity. The display can include a plurality of light modulators, and a viewable portion and a non-viewable portion. A bubble generator can be positioned within the non-viewable portion of the cavity and arranged to form a bubble within the non-viewable portion. The non-viewable portion of the display may include a region in which a bubble or bubbles are generated and allowed to move. The display may include a controller arranged to control the operation of the bubble generator. The display also may include a temperature sensor or pressure sensor arranged to measure the temperature or pressure of the display apparatus. The controller may control the operation of the bubble generator in response to a signal from either the temperature sensor, pressure sensor, or both.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示器的系统，方法和装置，其包括流体填充腔。 显示器可以包括多个光调制器，以及可视部分和不可视部分。 气泡发生器可以被定位在空腔的不可视部分内并且布置成在不可视部分内形成气泡。 显示器的不可见部分可以包括其中产生气泡或气泡并允许移动的区域。 显示器可以包括布置成控制气泡发生器的操作的控制器。 显示器还可以包括布置成测量显示装置的温度或压力的温度传感器或压力传感器。 控制器可以响应于来自温度传感器，压力传感器或两者的信号来控制气泡发生器的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20140225816A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13765391

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Jianru Shi

IPC: G09G3/22

CPC classification number: G09G3/3433 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02F2201/40 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G3/348 ,  G09G3/3611 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0465

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for improving an aperture ratio of a display apparatus. In particular, display elements are configured to have a length that is greater in one dimension than that in the other dimension. This implementation can reduce overhead costs associated with components such as actuators and actuator circuitry and improves the aperture ratio. Furthermore, display elements within the display apparatus can be arranged in a staggered manner. The staggered arrangement improves the perceived display element density of the display apparatus. In some implementations, the display elements are staggered along the rows of the display apparatus, while in some other implementations, the display elements are staggered along the columns of the display apparatus. In some implementations, multiple image pixels in one dimension are utilized to generate signals for each display elements.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提高显示装置的开口率的系统，方法和装置。 特别地，显示元件被配置为具有在一个维度上大于另一个维度的长度的长度。 该实现可以减少与诸如致动器和致动器电路的部件相关联的开销成本并且提高开口率。 此外，显示装置内的显示元件可以以交错方式布置。 交错布置改善了显示装置的感知显示元件密度。 在一些实施方式中，显示元件沿着显示设备的行交错排列，而在一些其它实现中，显示元件沿着显示设备的列交错排列。 在一些实现中，一维中的多个图像像素被用于为每个显示元件产生信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140210802A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13753261

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Robert L. Myers ,  Jignesh Gandhi

IPC: G09G5/06

CPC classification number: G09G5/06 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/3426 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G3/346 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed herein for adjusting the operation of a display based on ambient lighting conditions. One such apparatus includes a sensor input for receiving sensor data indicative of an ambient lighting condition, output logic and color gamut correction logic. The output logic is configured to simultaneously cause light sources of at least two colors to be illuminated to form each of at least three generated primary colors. The color gamut correction logic is configured to cause the output logic to adjust the output of at least one display light source for each of the at least three generated primary colors to change the saturation of each of the at least three generated primary colors based on the received ambient light sensor data.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的系统，装置和方法用于基于环境照明条件调节显示器的操作。 一种这样的装置包括用于接收指示环境照明条件，输出逻辑和色域校正逻辑的传感器数据的传感器输入。 输出逻辑被配置为同时引起至少两种颜色的光源被照亮以形成至少三种生成的原色中的每一种。 色域校正逻辑被配置为使得输出逻辑调整至少一个显示光源的输出，用于至少三个生成的原色中的每一个，以基于所述至少三个生成的原色改变所述至少三个生成的原色中的每一个的饱和度 接收环境光传感器数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140192061A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13737439

申请日：2013-01-09

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Richard S. Payne ,  Nesbitt W. Hagood ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan ,  Joyce H. Wu ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/00 ,  B81B2201/0235 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2207/015 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00166 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  Y10T29/43

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for electromechanical systems having sidewalls beams. In one aspect, a device includes a substrate having a first electrode and a second electrode, and a movable shuttle monolithically integrated with the substrate, and having a first wall, a second wall, and a base. The first and second walls each have a first dimension at least four times larger than a second dimension. The first and second walls define substantially parallel vertical sides of the shuttle, and the base is positioned orthogonally to the first and second walls and forms a horizontal bottom of the shuttle, providing structural support to the first and second walls. The first wall and the first electrode define a first capacitor, and the second wall and the second electrode define a second capacitor.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了具有侧壁梁的机电系统的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种装置包括具有第一电极和第二电极的基板，以及与基板整体地成一体的可动梭，并具有第一壁，第二壁和基座。 第一和第二壁各自具有比第二尺寸大至少四倍的第一尺寸。 所述第一和第二壁限定所述梭的基本上平行的垂直侧面，并且所述基座与所述第一和第二壁正交地定位并形成所述梭的水平底部，从而为所述第一和第二壁提供结构支撑。 第一壁和第一电极限定第一电容器，第二壁和第二电极限定第二电容器。

公开(公告)号：US20140185127A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13731511

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Eugene E. Fike, III ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  B81B3/0005 ,  B81B7/0012 ,  B81B7/0029 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81C1/0096 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  G02F1/0102 ,  G09G3/00

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for preventing particles from entering electromechanical systems (EMS) display devices. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a plate, a substrate supporting at least one EMS device, a seal joining the plate and the substrate to define a cavity therebetween and at least one port for receiving a fluid, and a filter disposed between the port and the EMS device. The filter includes elements formed on at least one of a surface of the substrate and a surface of the plate, defining a gap sized to allow the received fluid to pass and to inhibit non-fluidic particles carried in the fluid from the EMS device.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于防止颗粒进入机电系统（EMS）显示装置的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种装置包括板，支撑至少一个EMS装置的基板，连接板和基板的密封件，以在其间限定一个空腔，以及用于接收流体的至少一个端口，以及设置在端口和 EMS设备。 过滤器包括形成在基板的表面和板的表面中的至少一个上的元件，其限定了尺寸允许接收的流体通过并且抑制从EMS装置流入的流体中的非流体颗粒的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20140168235A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13718833

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Jignesh Gandhi ,  Stephen R. Lewis ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/0426

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for reducing undesired capacitance and electrostatic attraction among components of electromechanical systems (EMS) displays. An apparatus includes an array of display elements, a control matrix, and an electric insulation layer. The display elements each include a movable light blocking component coupled to a conductive beam. The control matrix includes a plurality of interconnects, including at least one switched interconnect, which passes under and is electrically isolated from at least one of the conductive beam and the movable light blocking component

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于减少机电系统（EMS）显示器的组件之间的不期望的电容和静电吸引的系统，方法和装置。 一种装置包括显示元件阵列，控制矩阵和电绝缘层。 显示元件各自包括耦合到导电束的可移动遮光元件。 控制矩阵包括多个互连件，其包括至少一个开关互连件，其经过导电束和可移动遮光部件中的至少一个的下方并与之隔离

公开(公告)号：US20140118388A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13663864

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Edward Buckley ,  Fahri Yaras ,  Jignesh Gandhi

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/3433 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/348 ,  G09G5/003 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2340/16 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2360/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for displaying images using a frame-specific contributing color (FSCC). In one aspect, an input is configured to receive image data corresponding to a current image frame. Contributing color selection logic is configured, based on received image data, to obtain a FSCC for use in conjunction with a set of frame-independent contributing colors (FICCs) to generate the current image frame on a display. In addition, subframe generation logic is configured to process the received image data for the current image frame to generate at least two subframes for each of the FICCs and the obtained FSCC such that an output by the display of the generated subframes results in the display of the current image frame.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了系统，方法和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于使用帧特定贡献颜色（FSCC）显示图像。 一方面，输入被配置为接收与当前图像帧相对应的图像数据。 基于接收到的图像数据配置贡献颜色选择逻辑，以获得与一组与帧无关的贡献颜色（FICC）一起使用的FSCC，以在显示器上生成当前图像帧。 此外，子帧生成逻辑被配置为处理当前图像帧的接收图像数据，以为FICC和所获得的FSCC中的每一个产生至少两个子帧，使得通过显示生成的子帧的输出导致显示 当前图像帧。

公开(公告)号：US20170278465A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15081426

申请日：2016-03-25

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Joyce Wu

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  G02B26/04

CPC classification number: G09G3/3413 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G09G2320/0666

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for display elements configured for rotational movement. A display element can include a light modulator and a first electrostatic actuator configured to induce rotational movement of the light modulator in a plane parallel to a substrate over which the display element is manufactured. A first anchor can be coupled to the substrate and positioned adjacent to a proximal end of the light modulator. A first drive beam electrode can be coupled to a second anchor. A first load beam electrode can be coupled at a first end to the first anchor and coupled at a second end to a first edge of the light modulator at a point closer to a distal end of the light modulator than to the proximal end of the light modulator.