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：US09217857B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13796952

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Ye Wang ,  Timothy J. Brosnihan

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02F1/29 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02F1/19 ,  G02F1/155

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：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：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。