公开(公告)号：US20120042931A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13282809

申请日：2011-10-27

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Kasra Khazeni

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: G02B5/285 ,  G02B26/001 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An interferometric mask covering the front electrodes of a photovoltaic device is disclosed. Such an interferometric mask may reduce reflections of incident light from the electrodes. In various embodiments, the mask reduces reflections so that a front electrode pattern appears similar in color to adjacent regions of visible photovoltaic active material.

Abstract translation: 公开了覆盖光伏器件的前电极的干涉式掩模。 这样的干涉式掩模可以减少来自电极的入射光的反射。 在各种实施例中，掩模减少反射，使得前电极图案显示为与可见光伏活性材料的相邻区域相似的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20120032692A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US12853094

申请日：2010-08-09

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Alok Govil

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Alok Govil

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/227 ,  G01N27/4143

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing a chemical or gas species of interest are provided. In one aspect, a method of sensing a chemical includes determining a capacitance change between at least two layers in a MEMS device, the capacitance between the at least two layers indicative of a presence of one or more chemicals; and identifying the presence of the one or more chemicals based on a determined electrical response of the at least two layers and the determined capacitance change.

Abstract translation: 提供了感兴趣的化学或气体物种的系统和方法。 一方面，感测化学品的方法包括确定MEMS器件中的至少两层之间的电容变化，所述至少两层之间的电容指示一种或多种化学物质的存在; 以及基于确定的所述至少两个层的电响应和所确定的电容变化来识别所述一种或多种化学品的存在。

公开(公告)号：US20120014683A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12836872

申请日：2010-07-15

Applicant: Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G03B15/03 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/05 ,  G03B2215/0592

Abstract: A camera flash system may include a light source and an array that includes MEMS-based light-modulating devices disposed in front the light source. The camera flash system may control the array to transmit light through, or substantially prevent the transmission of light through, predetermined areas of the array. In some embodiments, the array may be controlled in response to input from a user, in response to detected ambient light conditions and/or in response to the proximity of a detected subject or other detected features. For example, the camera flash system may control the array to substantially prevent the transmission of light through an area of the array that is between the light source and the eyes of a detected subject.

Abstract translation: 相机闪光灯系统可以包括光源和包括设置在光源前面的基于MEMS的光调制装置的阵列。 相机闪光灯系统可以控制阵列以透射光，或者基本上防止透射阵列的预定区域的光。 在一些实施例中，可以响应于检测到的环境光条件和/或响应于检测到的对象或其他检测到的特征的接近度而响应于来自用户的输入来控制阵列。 例如，相机闪光灯系统可以控制阵列以基本上防止光通过阵列的位于被检测物体的光源和眼睛之间的区域的透射。

公开(公告)号：US08098416B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12687850

申请日：2010-01-14

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Lior Kogut ,  Jeffrey B Sampsell

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Lior Kogut ,  Jeffrey B Sampsell

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a first electrode, a second electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode, and a third electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode and the second electrode. The MEMS device also includes a support structure which separates the first electrode from the second electrode and a reflective element located and movable between a first position and a second position. The reflective element is in contact with a portion of the device when in the first position and is not in contact with the portion of the device when in the second position. An adhesive force is generated between the reflective element and the portion when the reflective element is in the first position. Voltages applied to the first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode at least partially reduce or counteract the adhesive force.

Abstract translation: 微机电系统（MEMS）装置包括第一电极，与第一电极电绝缘的第二电极和与第一电极和第二电极电绝缘的第三电极。 MEMS器件还包括将第一电极与第二电极分开的支撑结构和位于第一位置和第二位置之间并可移动的反射元件。 反射元件在处于第一位置时与装置的一部分接触，并且当处于第二位置时不与装置的部分接触。 当反射元件处于第一位置时，在反射元件和部分之间产生粘合力。 施加到第一电极，第二电极和第三电极的电压至少部分地减小或抵消粘附力。

公开(公告)号：US20110290552A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13208218

申请日：2011-08-11

Applicant: Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H01L23/28 ,  B29C65/54

CPC classification number: B81B7/0038 ,  B81C2203/019 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: Methods and systems for packaging MEMS devices such as interferometric modulator arrays are disclosed. One embodiment of a MEMS device package structure includes a seal with a chemically reactant getter. Another embodiment of a MEMS device package comprises a primary seal with a getter, and a secondary seal proximate an outer periphery of the primary seal. Yet another embodiment of a MEMS device package comprises a getter positioned inside the MEMS device package and proximate an inner periphery of the package seal.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于封装诸如干涉式调制器阵列之类的MEMS装置的方法和系统。 MEMS器件封装结构的一个实施例包括具有化学反应物吸气剂的密封。 MEMS器件封装的另一实施例包括具有吸气剂的主密封件和靠近主密封件的外周边的次级密封件。 MEMS器件封装的另一个实施例包括位于MEMS器件封装内部并且靠近封装密封件的内周边的吸气剂。

公开(公告)号：US20110261370A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13047180

申请日：2011-03-14

Applicant: Philip Floyd ,  Tsongming Kao ,  Marc Mignard ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Philip Floyd ,  Tsongming Kao ,  Marc Mignard ,  Suryaprakash Ganti ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G01B11/14 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1247 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G06F3/042

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for detecting proximity and/or color of an object. In one aspect, an optical sensor includes a plurality of transmissive interferometric elements, a plurality of detectors positioned to detect the presence and/or intensity of light transmitted through the elements, and a processor to determine the proximity of an object based at least in part upon input from the detectors. An optical signal can be sensed by selectively actuating certain elements in a set of transmissive interferometric elements in an array to allow transmission of optical signals within a first spectrum through the array, and detecting optical signals transmitted through the array.

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用于检测对象的接近度和/或颜色的计算机程序。 在一个方面，光学传感器包括多个透射干涉测量元件，多个检测器被定位成检测透过元件的光的存在和/或强度，以及处理器，用于至少部分地确定物体的接近度 一旦从检测器输入。 可以通过选择性地驱动阵列中的一组透射干涉测量元件中的某些元件来检测光信号，以允许通过阵列在第一光谱内传输光信号，以及检测通过阵列传输的光信号。

公开(公告)号：US20110157010A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13042100

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Hung-Ta Chang ,  Jan Bos ,  Surya Prakash Ganti

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Hung-Ta Chang ,  Jan Bos ,  Surya Prakash Ganti

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  C23F1/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: MEMS devices include materials which are used in LCD or OLED fabrication to facilitate fabrication on the same manufacturing systems. Where possible, the same or similar materials are used for multiple layers in the MEMS device, and use of transparent conductors for partially transparent electrodes can be avoided to minimize the number of materials needed and minimize fabrication costs. Certain layers comprise alloys selected to achieve desired properties. Intermediate treatment of deposited layers during the manufacturing process can be used to provide layers having desired properties.

Abstract translation: MEMS器件包括用于LCD或OLED制造以便于在相同制造系统上制造的材料。 在可能的情况下，相同或相似的材料用于MEMS器件中的多层，并且可以避免使用用于部分透明电极的透明导体，以最小化所需材料的数量并最小化制造成本。 某些层包括被选择以获得所需性质的合金。 在制造过程中中间处理沉积层可用于提供具有所需性质的层。

公开(公告)号：US20110149375A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12645379

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Bangalore Ramaswamiengar Natarajan ,  Alok Govil ,  Kristopher Andrew Lavery ,  Lauren Fay Palmateer ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Bangalore Ramaswamiengar Natarajan ,  Alok Govil ,  Kristopher Andrew Lavery ,  Lauren Fay Palmateer ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  H01J9/24 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/3466

Abstract: An interferometric modulator (“IMOD”) display utilizes ambient light and incorporates touch sensing without reducing the amount of ambient light that reaches the MEMS modulators, and without introducing any optical distortion or loss of performance. Electrodes for touch sensing are located at a back glass of the inteferometric display, and are used in conjunction with electrodes whose primary function is to activate the pixels of the MEMS display, in order to sense a touch. The touch deflects the IMOD layers and is sensed through the various display layers at the rear of the display.

Abstract translation: 干涉式调制器（“IMOD”）显示器利用环境光并且结合触摸感测而不减少到达MEMS调制器的环境光的量，并且不引入任何光学失真或性能损失。 用于触摸感测的电极位于该半透明显示器的后玻璃上，并且与主要功能是激活MEMS显示器的像素的电极结合使用，以感测触摸。 触摸偏转IMOD层，并通过显示器背面的各种显示层进行感测。

公开(公告)号：US20110115762A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US13012538

申请日：2011-01-24

Applicant: Teruo Sasagawa ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Teruo Sasagawa ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  H02N1/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  H05K3/06

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/007 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81B2203/053

Abstract: Embodiments of MEMS devices comprise a conductive movable layer spaced apart from a conductive fixed layer by a gap, and supported by rigid support structures, or rivets, overlying depressions in the conductive movable layer, or by posts underlying depressions in the conductive movable layer. In certain embodiments, portions of the rivet structures extend through the movable layer and contact underlying layers. In other embodiments, the material used to form the rigid support structures may also be used to passivate otherwise exposed electrical leads in electrical connection with the MEMS devices, protecting the electrical leads from damage or other interference.

Abstract translation: MEMS器件的实施例包括通过间隙与导电固定层间隔开的导电可移动层，并且由导电可移动层中的上凹部的刚性支撑结构或铆钉支撑，或由导电可移动层中的凹陷下方的柱支撑。 在某些实施例中，铆钉结构的部分延伸穿过可移动层并接触下面的层。 在其他实施例中，用于形成刚性支撑结构的材料也可以用于钝化与MEMS装置电连接的其它暴露的电引线，保护电引线免受损坏或其他干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07875485B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US12510046

申请日：2009-07-27

Applicant: Teruo Sasagawa ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Teruo Sasagawa ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/007 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81B2203/053

Abstract: Embodiments of MEMS devices comprise a conductive movable layer spaced apart from a conductive fixed layer by a gap, and supported by rigid support structures, or rivets, overlying depressions in the conductive movable layer, or by posts underlying depressions in the conductive movable layer. In certain embodiments, portions of the rivet structures extend through the movable layer and contact underlying layers. In other embodiments, the material used to form the rigid support structures may also be used to passivate otherwise exposed electrical leads in electrical connection with the MEMS devices, protecting the electrical leads from damage or other interference.

Abstract translation: MEMS器件的实施例包括通过间隙与导电固定层间隔开的导电可移动层，并且由导电可移动层中的上凹部的刚性支撑结构或铆钉支撑，或由导电可移动层中的凹陷下方的柱支撑。 在某些实施例中，铆钉结构的部分延伸穿过可移动层并接触下面的层。 在其他实施例中，用于形成刚性支撑结构的材料也可以用于钝化与MEMS装置电连接的其它暴露的电引线，保护电引线免受损坏或其他干扰。