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：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。