公开(公告)号：US20110063712A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12562093

申请日：2009-09-17

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Stephen Zee

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Stephen Zee

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0008 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81C2201/112 ,  B81C2201/115 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a device is provided including a substrate and a plurality of supports over the substrate. The device may further include a mechanical layer having a movable portion and a stationary portion. The stationary portion may disposed over the supports. In certain embodiments, the device further includes a reflective surface positioned over the substrate and mechanically coupled to the movable portion. The device of certain embodiments further includes at least one movable stop element displaced from and mechanically coupled to the movable portion. In certain embodiments, the at least a portion of the stop element may be positioned over the stationary portion.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，提供了一种包括衬底和在衬底上的多个支撑体的装置。 该装置还可以包括具有可移动部分和固定部分的机械层。 固定部分可以设置在支撑件上方。 在某些实施例中，所述装置还包括位于所述基板上并且机械地联接到所述可移动部分的反射表面。 某些实施例的装置还包括至少一个可动止动元件，该可移动止动元件从可移动部分移动并机械联接到可动部分。 在某些实施例中，止动元件的至少一部分可以定位在固定部分上方。

公开(公告)号：US20110053304A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12904825

申请日：2010-10-14

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

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

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: A package is made of a transparent substrate having an interferometric modulator and a back plate. A non-hermetic seal joins the back plate to the substrate to form a package, and a desiccant resides inside the package. A method of packaging an interferometric modulator includes providing a transparent substrate and manufacturing an interferometric modulator array on a backside of the substrate. A back plate includes a curved portion relative to the substrate. The curved portion is substantially throughout the back plate. The back plate is sealed to the backside of the substrate with a back seal in ambient conditions, thereby forming a package.

Abstract translation: 封装由具有干涉式调制器和背板的透明基板制成。 非气密密封件将背板连接到基板以形成包装，并且干燥剂驻留在包装内。 封装干涉式调制器的方法包括提供透明衬底并在衬底的背面制造干涉式调制器阵列。 背板包括相对于基板的弯曲部分。 弯曲部分基本上遍及后板。 背板在环境条件下用背密封件密封到基板的背面，由此形成封装。

公开(公告)号：US07898723B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12061312

申请日：2008-04-02

Applicant: Kasra Khazeni ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ion Bita ,  Marek Mienko ,  Gang Xu

Inventor： Kasra Khazeni ,  Manish Kothari ,  Ion Bita ,  Marek Mienko ,  Gang Xu

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02F1/29

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3466

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display element may include a photovoltaic structure configured to generate electric energy from incident light. In one embodiment, the display element includes a first layer that is at least partially transmissive of light, a second layer that is at least partially reflective of light, and a photovoltaic element that is formed on the first layer or the second layer or formed between the first layer and the second layer. The second layer is spaced from the first layer and is selectably movable between a first position in which the display element has a first reflectivity and a second position in which the display element has a second reflectivity. The first reflectivity is greater than the second reflectivity. The photovoltaic element is at least partially absorptive of light and is configured to convert a portion of the absorbed light into electric energy, at least when the second layer is in the second position.

Abstract translation: 微机电系统（MEMS）显示元件可以包括被配置为从入射光产生电能的光伏结构。 在一个实施例中，显示元件包括至少部分地透射光的第一层，至少部分地反射光的第二层，以及形成在第一层或第二层上或形成在第一层或第二层之间的光电元件 第一层和第二层。 所述第二层与所述第一层间隔开并且可选择地在所述显示元件具有第一反射率的第一位置和所述显示元件具有第二反射率的第二位置之间移动。 第一反射率大于第二反射率。 光电元件至少部分地吸收光，并且被配置为至少当第二层处于第二位置时将吸收的光的一部分转换成电能。

公开(公告)号：US07893919B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US11040822

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/2074 ,  G09G2300/0452 ,  G09G2300/0465 ,  G09G2320/0276

Abstract: A bit depth of a pixel comprising multiple display elements, such as interferometric modulators, may be increased through the use of display elements having different intensities, while the lead count is minimally increased. An exemplary pixel with at least one display element having an intensity of 0.5 and N display elements each having an intensity of one can provide about 2N+1 shades (e.g., 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, [N+0.5]). In comparison, a pixel having N display elements, each having an intensity of one, can only provide about N+1 shades (e.g., 0, 1, 2, . . . , N). Thus, using at least one display element having an intensity lower than the intensity of each of the other display elements increases the number of shades provided by the pixel by an approximate factor of two and increases the bit depth of the pixel, while minimizing the number of additional leads.

Abstract translation: 通过使用具有不同强度的显示元件，可以增加包括多个显示元件（例如干涉式调制器）的像素的位深度，同时引导计数最小化。 具有强度为0.5的至少一个显示元件和每个具有强度为1的显示元素的示例性像素可以提供约2N + 1个色调（例如，0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0，[N + 0.5]） 。 相比之下，每个具有强度为1的N个显示元素的像素只能提供大约N + 1个色调（例如，0,1,2，...，N）。 因此，使用强度低于其他显示元件的强度的至少一个显示元件，将由像素提供的阴影数增加近似因子2，并且增加像素的位深度，同时使数字最小化 的额外线索。

公开(公告)号：US07724993B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11198925

申请日：2005-08-05

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  H01H59/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: MEMS switches are formed with membranes or layers that are deformable upon the application of a voltage. In some embodiments, the application of a voltage opens switch contacts.

Abstract translation: MEMS开关由在施加电压时可变形的膜或层形成。 在一些实施例中，电压的施加打开开关触点。

公开(公告)号：US20100036424A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12535560

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/7068 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/842 ,  A61B2090/064

Abstract: A system for restricting spinal flexion includes superior and inferior tether structures joined by a pair of compliance members. Compliance members comprise tension members which apply a relatively low elastic tension on the tether structures. By placing the tether structures on or over adjacent spinous processes, flexion of a spinal segment can be controlled in order to reduce pain.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱屈曲的系统包括由一对顺应性构件连接的上部和下部系绳结构。 合规构件包括在系绳结构上施加相对较低的弹性张力的张力构件。 通过将系绳结构置于相邻的棘突之上或之上，可以控制脊椎节段的屈曲以减轻疼痛。

公开(公告)号：US20100026680A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12578547

申请日：2009-10-13

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2310/0245 ,  G09G2310/0254

Abstract: Charge balanced display data writing systems, apparatuses, and methods use write and hold cycles of opposite polarity during selected frame update periods. A release cycle may be provided to reduce the chance that a given display element will become stuck in an actuated state.

Abstract translation: 电荷平衡显示数据写入系统，装置和方法在选定的帧更新周期期间使用相反极性的写和保持周期。 可以提供释放循环以减少给定显示元件将被卡在致动状态的机会。

公开(公告)号：US07623752B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US12021196

申请日：2008-01-28

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

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

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: B81C99/0045 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/02 ,  G01M3/186 ,  G01M3/229 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of testing humidity, comprising: i) determining a property of a device which encloses a plurality of interferometric modulators and ii) determining a relative humidity value or a degree of the relative humidity inside the device based at least in part upon the determined property, wherein the determined property comprises at least one of i) the thickness and width of a seal of the device and ii) adhesive permeability of a component of the device. In one embodiment, the determined property further comprises at least one of the following: i) temperature-humidity combination inside the device, ii) a desiccant capacity inside the device and iii) a device size.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供了一种测试湿度的方法，包括：i）确定包围多个干涉式调制器的设备的属性，以及ii）至少部分地基于以下方式确定设备内的相对湿度值或相对湿度的程度 所确定的性质，其中所确定的性质包括i）所述装置的密封件的厚度和宽度以及ii）所述装置的部件的粘合剂渗透性中的至少一种。 在一个实施例中，确定的属性还包括以下至少一个：i）设备内部的温度 - 湿度组合，ii）设备内部的干燥剂容量，以及iii）设备尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20090279173A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12116524

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  C23C14/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B5/201 ,  G02B5/223 ,  Y10T428/249921

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for fabricating a static interferometric display device. A plurality of sputtering modules is used to form static interferometric elements on a substrate. These elements each have a plurality of interferometric sub-elements that each has an interferometric stack. A first sub-element of each element is formed so that an interferometric modulation of light due to the first element's stack transmits at a first color, and a second sub-element of each element is formed so that a second color is transmitted. The sub-elements of each element are arranged with respect to each other so that all of the elements appear as a third color to a user if all the sub-elements of each element are left unmasked. A printing system is then used to mask one or more sub-elements of one or more elements so as to form, with the elements, a static image having multiple colors.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造静态干涉式显示装置的装置和方法。 多个溅射模块用于在衬底上形成静态干涉测量元件。 这些元件各自具有多个具有干涉式叠层的干涉子元件。 每个元件的第一子元件被形成为使得由于第一元件的堆叠而导致的光的干涉调制以第一颜色发送，并且每个元件的第二子元件被形成为使得第二颜色被传输。 每个元素的子元素相对于彼此布置，使得如果将每个元素的所有子元素保持未屏蔽，则所有元素在用户身上显示为第三种颜色。 然后使用打印系统来掩蔽一个或多个元件的一个或多个子元件，以便与元件形成具有多种颜色的静态图像。

公开(公告)号：US20090267934A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12499004

申请日：2009-07-07

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: The width and location of a hysteresis window of an interferometric modulator may be altered by adjusting various physical characteristics of the interferometric modulator. Thus, depending on the particular application for which the interferometric modulators are manufactured, the width and location of the hysteresis window may be altered. For example, in some applications, reducing the power required to operate an array of interferometric modulators may be an important consideration. In other applications, the speed of the interferometric modulators may be of more importance, where the speed of an interferometric modulator, as used herein, refers to the speed of actuating and relaxing the moveable mirror. In other applications, the cost and ease of manufacturing may be of most importance. Systems and methods are introduced that allow selection of a width and location of a hysteresis window by adjusting various physical characteristics.

Abstract translation: 可以通过调整干涉式调制器的各种物理特性来改变干涉式调制器的滞后窗的宽度和位置。 因此，根据制造干涉式调制器的特定应用，可以改变滞后窗口的宽度和位置。 例如，在某些应用中，降低操作干涉式调制器阵列所需的功率可能是重要的考虑因素。 在其他应用中，干涉式调制器的速度可能更为重要，其中如本文所使用的干涉式调制器的速度是指致动和放松可移动反射镜的速度。 在其他应用中，制造的成本和易用性可能是最重要的。 引入了通过调整各种物理特性来选择滞后窗口的宽度和位置的系统和方法。