公开(公告)号：US09128277B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US14012505

申请日：2013-08-28

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

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

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/08 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0633

Abstract: The invention relates to a light modulator including a substrate having a surface and a modulation assembly coupled to the substrate that includes a modulation element and a first compliant beam. The first compliant beam includes a first segment that extend away from a first anchor and a second segment that extends back towards the first anchor. The length of the first segment is different than the length of the second segment.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种光调制器，其包括具有表面的基板和耦合到基板的调制组件，该调制组件包括调制元件和第一柔性梁。 第一柔性梁包括从第一锚固体延伸的第一段和朝向第一锚向后延伸的第二段。 第一段的长度不同于第二段的长度。

公开(公告)号：US08891152B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13964533

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Eugene E. Fike, III ,  Joyce H. Wu ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn ,  Jignesh Gandhi

IPC: G02F1/07 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08 ,  B32B37/00 ,  H01J9/26 ,  B32B37/10 ,  G02F1/1339

CPC classification number: H01J9/26 ,  B32B37/003 ,  B32B37/1018 ,  B32B2309/027 ,  B32B2309/105 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  G02B26/005 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02F1/1339

Abstract: This methods and devices described herein relate to displays and methods of manufacturing cold seal fluid-filled displays, including MEMS. The fluid substantially surrounds the moving components of the MEMS display to reduce the effects of stiction and to improve the optical and electromechanical performance of the display. The invention relates to a method for sealing a MEMS display at a lower temperature such that a vapor bubble does not form only at temperatures about 15° C. to about 20° C. below the seal temperature. In some embodiments, the MEMS display apparatus includes a first substrate, a second substrate separated from the first substrate by a gap and supporting an array of light modulators, a fluid substantially filling the gap, a plurality of spacers within the gap, and a sealing material joining the first substrate to the second substrate.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的这种方法和装置涉及制造包括MEMS的冷封流体填充显示器的显示器和方法。 流体基本上围绕MEMS显示器的移动部件，以减少静摩擦的影响并改善显示器的光学和机电性能。 本发明涉及一种在较低温度下密封MEMS显示器的方法，使得气泡不仅仅在密封温度下约15℃至约20℃的温度下形成。 在一些实施例中，MEMS显示装置包括第一基板，通过间隙与第一基板隔开并支撑光调制器阵列的第二基板，基本上填充间隙的流体，间隙内的多个间隔件，以及密封件 将第一基板连接到第二基板的材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140266999A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13841051

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Joyce Wu ,  Tsutomu Kobayashi ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Gianni Taraschi ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G3/3433

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a multi-state shutter assembly. The multi-state shutter assembly can be used in an electronic display. The shutter assembly can include a movable light obstructing component. The shutter assembly also can include first and second actuators configured to move the light obstructing component between three states, including a fully light obstructive state, a substantially transmissive state, and a partially transmissive state. At least one of the three states is a neutral state in which both the first and second actuators are in an unactuated state. The shutter assembly also can include a controller configured to control the first and second actuator to selectively move the light obstructing component into each of the three states.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于多状态挡板组件的系统，方法和装置。 多状态快门组件可用于电子显示器。 快门组件可以包括可移动遮光部件。 快门组件还可以包括第一和第二致动器，其被配置为使光阻挡部件在包括完全光阻塞状态，基本上透射状态和部分透射状态的三种状态之间移动。 三个状态中的至少一个是中性状态，其中第一和第二致动器都处于未致动状态。 快门组件还可以包括控制器，其被配置为控制第一和第二致动器以选择性地将遮光部件移动到三种状态中的每一种状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140185121A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13730359

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Gianni Taraschi ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn

IPC: G02B26/04

CPC classification number: G02B26/04 ,  G02B26/023

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for enabling a display to have a faster switching rate and an increased aperture ratio by using looped electrical interconnects with a reduced footprint. In one aspect, a display apparatus includes an array of display elements and a high-aspect ratio electrical interconnect connected to at least one display element in the array of display elements, wherein the high-aspect ratio electrical interconnect forms a loop that defines a closed boundary.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了通过使用具有减小的占地面积的环形电互连使得显示器具有更快的开关速率和增加的开口率的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种显示装置包括显示元件阵列和连接到显示元件阵列中的至少一个显示元件的高纵横比电互连，其中，高纵横比电互连形成一个环， 边界。

公开(公告)号：US20140184621A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13829254

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Timothy J. Brosnihan ,  Joyce H. Wu ,  Mark B. Andersson ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G3/207 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/08

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for modulating light to form an image on a display. A light modulator in the display may include a substrate, a shutter, a first actuator and a second actuator. The shutter can be configured to selectively obstruct an optical path through the substrate. The first actuator can be configured to move the shutter in a first direction along a first axis in a plane substantially parallel to a plane defined by the substrate, thereby moving the shutter from a first state to a second state. The second actuator can be configured to move the shutter in a second direction along a second axis. The second axis can be substantially orthogonal to the first axis and also within a plane parallel to the substrate. In some implementations, moving the shutter along the second axis moves the shutter into a third state.

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。 显示器中的光调制器可以包括基板，快门，第一致动器和第二致动器。 快门可以被配置为选择性地阻挡穿过基板的光路。 第一致动器可以构造成沿着基本上平行于由衬底限定的平面的平面中的第一轴沿第一方向移动快门，从而将快门从第一状态移动到第二状态。 第二致动器可以构造成沿着第二轴沿第二方向移动快门。 第二轴线可以基本上与第一轴线正交并且也可以在平行于基板的平面内。 在一些实施方式中，沿着第二轴移动快门将快门移动到第三状态。

公开(公告)号：US20130330995A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13964533

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Eugene E. Fike, III ,  Joyce H. Wu ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn ,  Jignesh Gandhi

IPC: H01J9/26

CPC classification number: H01J9/26 ,  B32B37/003 ,  B32B37/1018 ,  B32B2309/027 ,  B32B2309/105 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  G02B26/005 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02F1/1339

Abstract: This methods and devices described herein relate to displays and methods of manufacturing cold seal fluid-filled displays, including MEMS. The fluid substantially surrounds the moving components of the MEMS display to reduce the effects of stiction and to improve the optical and electromechanical performance of the display. The invention relates to a method for sealing a MEMS display at a lower temperature such that a vapor bubble does not form forms only at temperatures about 15° C. to about 20° C. below the seal temperature. In some embodiments, the MEMS display apparatus includes a first substrate, a second substrate separated from the first substrate by a gap and supporting an array of light modulators, a fluid substantially filling the gap, a plurality of spacers within the gap, and a sealing material joining the first substrate to the second substrate.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的这种方法和装置涉及制造包括MEMS的冷封流体填充显示器的显示器和方法。 流体基本上围绕MEMS显示器的移动部件，以减少静摩擦的影响并改善显示器的光学和机电性能。 本发明涉及一种用于在较低温度下密封MEMS显示器的方法，使得仅在温度约15℃至约20℃的温度下才能形成蒸汽气泡。 在一些实施例中，MEMS显示装置包括第一基板，通过间隙与第一基板隔开并支撑光调制器阵列的第二基板，基本上填充间隙的流体，间隙内的多个间隔件，以及密封件 将第一基板连接到第二基板的材料。

公开(公告)号：US09530344B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14749176

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Jignesh Gandhi ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn ,  John J. Fijol ,  Roger W. Barton ,  Stephen R. Lewis ,  Abraham McAllister ,  Nesbitt W. Hagood, IV

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G06F3/147

CPC classification number: G09G3/2081 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/004 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G3/2011 ,  G09G3/2014 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G3/3473 ,  G09G3/348 ,  G09G2300/08 ,  G09G2300/0814 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2300/0857 ,  G09G2300/0885 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2310/0251 ,  G09G2310/0254 ,  G09G2310/0262 ,  G09G2310/063 ,  G09G2320/0646 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: A method of operating a display including loading image data to pixels in multiple rows of pixels in an array of pixels during a data loading phase, actuating the pixels in the multiple rows during an update phase, and illuminating at least one lamp during an lamp illumination phase to illuminate the actuated pixels to form an image on the display, in which each of the loading, actuating and illuminating phases partially overlap in time.

公开(公告)号：US20160203801A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14592784

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Wilhelmus Adrianus De Groot ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn ,  Elif Selin Mungan

IPC: G09G5/395

CPC classification number: G09G5/395 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/3266 ,  G09G3/3674 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2310/0202 ,  G09G2310/0262 ,  G09G2310/0267 ,  G09G2320/0223 ,  G09G2360/12

Abstract: This disclosure provides display-related systems, methods, and apparatus. A display apparatus can include an array of display elements and an address-selector architecture for addressing and loading data into the array of display elements. The address-selector architecture can include a plurality of bank drive interconnects that can provide write enable voltages. Each of a plurality of scan-line interconnects, where each scan-line interconnect is coupled to one row of display elements, is selectively electrically connected to one bank drive interconnect via a transistor. The scan-line interconnects and their corresponding transistors are grouped into a number of row-banks, where the row-banks can include unequal number of scan-line interconnects. The gate terminals of the transistors in each row-bank are connected to a bank-control interconnect. A bank control interconnect driver provides voltages to the bank-control interconnects for selectively turning the transistors in each bank ON and OFF.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了与显示相关的系统，方法和装置。 显示装置可以包括显示元件阵列和用于寻址并将数据加载到显示元件阵列中的地址选择器架构。 地址选择器架构可以包括可以提供写使能电压的多个bank驱动器互连。 其中每个扫描线互连耦合到一行显示元件的多个扫描线互连中的每一个经由晶体管选择性地电连接到一个组驱动器互连。 扫描线互连及其对应的晶体管被​​分组成多个行组，其中行组可以包括不等数量的扫描线互连。 每个行组中的晶体管的栅极端子连接到存储体控制互连。 银行控制互连驱动器向银行控制互连提供电压，用于选择性地将每个存储体中的晶体管导通和截止。

公开(公告)号：US20160098115A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14591680

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Xia Ren ,  Hung-Chien Lin ,  Yu-Hsuan Li ,  Yi Tao ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn ,  Patrick Forrest Brinkley

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/02325 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/054 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for integrating a photovoltaic cell with a display device. One innovative aspect of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented in a display device that includes a first transparent panel and an array of display elements arranged adjacent the first panel. Each display element includes a shutter-based assembly including at least one shutter and at least one actuator capable of translating the shutter to modulate light. The display device also includes a photovoltaic aperture layer arranged adjacent the first panel. The photovoltaic aperture layer includes an array of apertures, each aperture allowing light from a corresponding display element to pass through the photovoltaic aperture layer for display. The display device further includes an array of conductive leads capable of receiving electrical power generated from the photovoltaic aperture layer.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于将光伏电池与显示装置集成的系统，方法和装置。 在本公开中描述的主题的一个创新方面可以在包括第一透明面板和布置在第一面板附近的显示元件阵列的显示设备中实现。 每个显示元件包括基于快门的组件，其包括至少一个快门和能够平移快门以调制光的至少一个致动器。 显示装置还包括邻近第一面板布置的光伏开孔层。 光伏开孔层包括孔阵列，每个孔允许来自相应的显示元件的光通过光伏开孔层进行显示。 显示装置还包括能够接收从光伏开孔层产生的电力的导电引线阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20160070096A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14478845

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Teruo Sasagawa ,  Jasper Lodewyk Steyn ,  Patrick Forrest Brinkley ,  Matthew Brian Sampsell ,  Wilhelmus Adrianus de Groot

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  B81B7/02 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B7/02 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81B2207/053 ,  B81B2207/07 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G5/003 ,  G09G2320/041 ,  G09G2320/06 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for locating at least a portion of the routing interconnects on the aperture plate to reduce or completely eliminate bezel space, reduce line resistance, reduce line capacitance and increase power savings. In some implementations, one aspect, the routing interconnects may electrically connect row interconnects from an array of pixels to a row voltage driver. In some implementations, a conductive spacer may be coupled between an aperture plate and a light modulator substrate and may electrically connect at least one row interconnect on the light modulator substrate to at least one routing interconnect on the aperture plate. Some or all of the routing interconnects may run through the display area of the electromechanical device. Some or all of the conductive spacers may make contact with a row interconnect and a routing interconnected within the display area, for example via a conductive contact pad.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于定位孔板上的路由互连的至少一部分的系统，方法和装置，以减少或完全消除边框空间，降低线路电阻，降低线路电容并增加功率节省。 在一些实施方式中，一个方面，路由互连可以将行互连从像素阵列电连接到行电压驱动器。 在一些实施方案中，导电间隔物可以联接在孔板和光调制器基底之间，并且可以将光调制器基板上的至少一个行互连电连接到孔板上的至少一个路由互连。 部分或全部路由互连可以穿过机电设备的显示区域。 导电间隔物中的一些或全部可以与行互连和在显示区内互连的布线接触，例如经由导电接触垫。