公开(公告)号：US20140145926A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13686464

申请日：2012-11-27

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Joyce H. Wu ,  Jasper L. Steyn ,  Eugene E. Fike ,  Cait Ni Chleirigh ,  Timothy Brosnihan ,  Richard S. Payne

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F15/00

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a plurality of electromechanical systems (EMS) devices disposed on a first surface defined by a face of a substrate. Each EMS device includes a component which is movable in a plane that is substantially parallel to the first surface. The apparatus also includes a second surface positioned proximate to the substrate such that the plurality of EMS devices are located between the first surface and the second surface. In addition, each EMS device includes at least one anti-stiction projection positioned between the movable component and the second surface.

Abstract translation: 显示装置包括设置在由基板的表面限定的第一表面上的多个机电系统（EMS）装置。 每个EMS装置包括可在基本上平行于第一表面的平面中移动的部件。 该装置还包括靠近基板定位的第二表面，使得多个EMS装置位于第一表面和第二表面之间。 此外，每个EMS装置包括位于可移动部件和第二表面之间的至少一个防静电突起。

公开(公告)号：US20130342522A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13975841

申请日：2013-08-26

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Nesbitt W. Hagood ,  Stephen R. Lewis ,  Abraham McAllister ,  Roger W. Barton

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/001 ,  G09G3/346 ,  G09G2300/0838 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2300/0852 ,  G09G2300/0866 ,  G09G2300/0871 ,  G09G2310/0262 ,  G09G2360/18

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及利用控制矩阵在显示器上形成图像以控制基于MEM的光调制器的移动的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130250619A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13891492

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Je Hong Kim ,  Jignesh Gandhi

IPC: F21V7/04

CPC classification number: F21V7/04 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/0061

Abstract: Improved apparatus and method for collecting and directing light from a source via a light guide and modulated display assembly in an efficient manner through the design and use of prismatic optical structures, diffusers and/or light redirectors.

公开(公告)号：US20130069929A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13622980

申请日：2012-09-19

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen English ,  Stephen R. Lewis

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G3/346 ,  G09G2300/0473 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2310/0248

Abstract: A display includes an array of light modulators each having a first actuator and a second actuator. A control matrix includes a circuit having a first state inverter having an output coupled to an input of a second state inverter. A data store capacitor is coupled to an input of the first inverter and configured to store a data voltage corresponding to a future pixel state of the pixel. A first update interconnect is coupled to the first state inverter and configured such that altering a voltage applied to the first update interconnect causes the first actuator to respond to the stored data voltage. A second update interconnect is coupled to the second state inverter and configured such that altering a voltage applied to the second update interconnect causes the second actuator to respond to a voltage state of the first inverter.

Abstract translation: 显示器包括每个具有第一致动器和第二致动器的光调制器阵列。 控制矩阵包括具有第一状态反相器的电路，其具有耦合到第二状态反相器的输入的输出。 数据存储电容器耦合到第一反相器的输入，并被配置为存储对应于像素的未来像素状态的数据电压。 第一更新互连耦合到第一状态反相器并且被配置为使得改变施加到第一更新互连的电压使得第一致动器响应于所存储的数据电压。 第二更新互连耦合到第二状态反相器并且被配置为使得改变施加到第二更新互连的电压使得第二致动器响应于第一反相器的电压状态。