公开(公告)号：US5920296A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：US892165

申请日：1997-07-14

Applicant: Michel Garcia

Inventor： Michel Garcia

IPC: G09G3/22 ,  H01J3/02

CPC classification number: H01J3/022 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A flat screen field emission cathode is disclosed including microtips individually protected by means of a series electrical coupling with a dipole consisting of a depletion mode field effect transistor. The current-voltage characteristic of such a dipole is not linear. These dipoles can be obtained such that the protection threshold and current emission level, and therefore the brilliance of the screen, can be altered globally (on all tips at once) solely by acting on the biasing of the substrate common to these dipoles, or groups of dipoles.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种平面屏幕场致发射阴极，其包括通过与由耗尽型场效应晶体管组成的偶极子的串联电耦合单独保护的微尖端。 这种偶极子的电流 - 电压特性不是线性的。 可以获得这些偶极子，使得仅通过作用于这些偶极子或组的公共基板的偏置来保护阈值和电流发射水平以及因此屏幕的亮度可全局改变（在所有尖端上） 的偶极子。

公开(公告)号：US5903804A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US724507

申请日：1996-09-30

Applicant: Douglas Andrew Kirkpatrick ,  Craig Jeffrey Mathias ,  Adam Thomas Drobot

Inventor： Douglas Andrew Kirkpatrick ,  Craig Jeffrey Mathias ,  Adam Thomas Drobot

IPC: B41J2/395 ,  B41M5/382 ,  G03G15/05 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/032 ,  H04N1/19 ,  H04N1/23 ,  H04N1/29 ,  H04N1/40 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: H01J1/304 ,  B41J2/395 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/29 ,  H04N1/40056 ,  B41M5/38207 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: A method, device and system for utilizing a pixelized ungated linear array of field emitters and an integrated electrode-media surface to either detect the presence of charge on the surface in a given two-dimensional pattern, or to deposit charge on the surface in a desired two-dimensional pattern. The methods, devices and systems disclosed are particularly useful in the arts of printing, scanning and copying. In one embodiment designed for printing, a pixelized surface may be utilized to receive a charge pattern from the ungated linear field emitter array. In one embodiment designed for scanning, a pixelized transfer sheet may be utilized to transfer a two-dimensional charge pattern from a photostatic surface thereto for sensing and detection by the ungated linear field emitter array.

Abstract translation: 一种用于利用场发射器的像素化非门控线性阵列和集成电极介质表面的方法，装置和系统，以便以给定的二维图案检测表面上的电荷的存在，或者将电荷沉积在表面上 所需的二维图案。 所公开的方法，装置和系统在印刷，扫描和复印领域中特别有用。 在设计用于打印的一个实施例中，像素化表面可用于从非门控线性场发射器阵列接收电荷图案。 在设计用于扫描的一个实施例中，像素化转印片可用于将二维电荷图案从光静电表面传送到其上，用于通过非门排的线性场发射器阵列进行感测和检测。

公开(公告)号：US5903243A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US778747

申请日：1997-01-06

Applicant: Gary W. Jones

Inventor： Gary W. Jones

IPC: G01R33/10 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G09G3/00 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J9/24 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H04N5/70 ,  H04N5/74 ,  H04N13/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/003 ,  G01R33/10 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  G02B27/2235 ,  G09G3/02 ,  H01J29/94 ,  H01J3/022 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H04N13/0422 ,  H04N13/0438 ,  H04N13/044 ,  H04N13/0459 ,  H04N13/0497 ,  H04N5/7408 ,  G02B2027/0132 ,  G02B2027/0136 ,  H01J2201/304 ,  H01J2201/30426 ,  H01J2201/30457 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  H01J2209/385 ,  H01J2329/00 ,  H04N13/0059 ,  H04N13/0285 ,  H04N13/0427 ,  H04N13/0456 ,  H04N5/70 ,  H04N5/7491

Abstract: An imaging apparatus for providing an image from a display to an observer, comprising: a display generating an optical output, an imaging surface member constructed and arranged for viewing by said observer, and a scanning mirror/lens assembly optically interposed between the display and the imaging surface member, and constructed and arranged to motively repetitively scan the display, generate a scanned image, and transmit the scanned image to the imaging surface member, for viewing of the scanned image. Various field emitter display designs and subassemblies are described, which may be usefully employed in such imaging apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从显示器向观察者提供图像的成像装置，包括：产生光学输出的显示器，被构造和布置成用于由所述观察者观看的成像表面构件以及光学地插入在显示器和显示器之间的扫描镜/透镜组件 成像表面构件，并被构造和布置成动态地重复地扫描显示器，产生扫描图像，并将扫描图像发送到成像表面构件，以便观察扫描图像。 描述了各种场发射器显示器设计和子组件，其可有效地用于这种成像设备中。

公开(公告)号：US5892321A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US791744

申请日：1997-01-30

Applicant: Shigeo Itoh ,  Tatsuo Yamaura ,  Takahiro Niiyama

Inventor： Shigeo Itoh ,  Tatsuo Yamaura ,  Takahiro Niiyama

IPC: H01J1/30 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02

CPC classification number: H01J1/3042 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: A field emission cathode capable of preventing an increase in emission current discharged from conical emitters due to a variation in environmental temperature. The field emission cathode includes a resistive layer structure, which is constructed of two resistive layers different in temperature charactertistics. Such construction substantially prevents a variation in resistance of the whole resistive layer strcuture due to an increase in environmental temperature.

Abstract translation: 能够防止由环境温度变化引起的从锥形发射体排出的发射电流增加的场发射阴极。 场发射阴极包括电阻层结构，其由温度特性不同的两个电阻层构成。 这种结构基本上防止了由于环境温度的增加而引起的整个电阻层结构的电阻变化。

公开(公告)号：US5844370A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US706295

申请日：1996-09-04

Applicant: David A. Cathey ,  Glen E. Hush ,  Manny K. F. Ma ,  Craig M. Dunham ,  David A. Zimlich

Inventor： David A. Cathey ,  Glen E. Hush ,  Manny K. F. Ma ,  Craig M. Dunham ,  David A. Zimlich

IPC: H01J29/04 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/22 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J19/24

CPC classification number: H01J31/127 ,  H01J3/022 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  H01J2329/92

Abstract: A field emission display includes electrostatic discharge protection circuits coupled to an emitter substrate and an extraction grid. In the preferred embodiment, the electrostatic discharge circuit includes diodes reverse biased between grid sections and a first reference potential or between row lines and a second reference potential. The diodes provide a current path to discharge static voltage and thereby prevent a high voltage differential from being maintained between the emitter sets and the extraction grids. The diodes thereby prevent the emitter sets from emitting electrons at a high rate that may damage or destroy the emitter sets. In one embodiment, the diodes are coupled directly between the grid sections and the row lines. In one embodiment, the diodes are formed in an insulative layer carrying the grid sections. In another embodiment, the diodes are integrated into the emitter substrate.

公开(公告)号：US5844351A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US519122

申请日：1995-08-24

Applicant: Gary W. Jones ,  Steven M. Zimmerman ,  Jeffrey A. Silvernail ,  Susan K. Schwartz Jones

Inventor： Gary W. Jones ,  Steven M. Zimmerman ,  Jeffrey A. Silvernail ,  Susan K. Schwartz Jones

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J21/00

CPC classification number: H01J9/025 ,  H01J3/022 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  H01J2329/00 ,  Y10S428/938

Abstract: A field emitter device formed by a veil process wherein a protective layer comprising a release layer is deposited on the gate electrode layer for the device, with the protective layer overlying the circumscribing peripheral edge of the opening of the gate electrode layer, to protect the edge of the gate electrode layer during etching of the field emitter cavity in the dielectric material layer on a substrate, and during the formation of a field emitter element in the cavity by depositing a field emitter material through the opening. The protective layer is readily removed subsequent to completion of the cavity etching and emitter formation steps, to yield the field emitter device. Also disclosed are various planarizing structures and methods, and current limiter compositions permitting high efficiency emission of electrons from the field emitter elements at low turn-on voltages.

Abstract translation: 通过面纱工艺形成的场致发射体器件，其中包含释放层的保护层沉积在器件的栅极电极层上，其中保护层覆盖栅极电极层的开口的外接边缘，以保护边缘 在栅极电极层的蚀刻期间，在衬底中的电介质材料层中的场致发射器空腔的蚀刻期间，以及在通过开口沉积场致发射体材料在空腔中形成场发射极元件期间。 在腔蚀刻和发射极形成步骤完成之后，保护层容易去除，以产生场致发射器件。 还公开了各种平面化结构和方法，以及允许在低导通电压下从场致发射体元件高效发射电子的限流器组合物。

公开(公告)号：US5838095A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-17

申请号：US719874

申请日：1996-09-25

Applicant: Mitsuru Tanaka ,  Kazuyuki Yano

Inventor： Mitsuru Tanaka ,  Kazuyuki Yano

IPC: H01J29/04 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J1/02

CPC classification number: H01J1/3044 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2201/304 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: A field emission display for reducing luminance unevenness by construction means. A plurality of stripe shaped cathode wirings 102 are formed in the cathode area 109 on a cathode substrate 101. Cut-through sections 108 are formed in each of the cathode wirings 102 and an island-like electrode 107 is formed within each cut-through section 108. A resistance layer 103 is formed on the cathode wiring 102, the cut-through section 108 and the island-like electrode 107. A plurality of emitter cones 106 are formed on the resistance layer 103 so as to provide a field emission array. The distance between the island-like electrode 107 and the cathode wiring 102 is changed depending on the position thereof in the cathode area 109 so as to correct deviation of the emission characteristic depending on the position. In the case of a full-color field emission display, white balance can be corrected by changing the distance depending on the luminous color of each dot.

Abstract translation: 用于通过施工装置降低亮度不均匀的场致发射显示器。 多个条状阴极布线102形成在阴极基板101上的阴极区域109中。在每个阴极布线102中形成切割部分108，并且在每个切割部分内形成岛状电极107 电阻层103形成在阴极配线102，直通部108和岛状电极107上。多个发射锥106形成在电阻层103上，以提供场发射阵列。 岛状电极107和阴极配线102之间的距离根据其在阴极区域109中的位置而改变，以便根据位置校正发射特性的偏差。 在全色场发射显示的情况下，可以通过根据每个点的发光颜色改变距离来校正白平衡。

公开(公告)号：US5834885A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-10

申请号：US761134

申请日：1996-12-06

Applicant: Shigeo Itoh ,  Teruo Watanabe ,  Kazuyoshi Ohtsu ,  Masateru Taniguchi

Inventor： Shigeo Itoh ,  Teruo Watanabe ,  Kazuyoshi Ohtsu ,  Masateru Taniguchi

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J1/62

CPC classification number: H01J1/3042 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: A field emission cathode which is capable of increasing bond strength between emitters and a resitive layer and a method for manufacturing the same which is capable of facilitating manufacturing of the cathode. The field emission cathode includes a laminated board, which includes a substrate, and at least a cathode electrode layer, a resitive layer, an insulating layer and a gate electrode layer which are deposited in the form of a film on the substrate in order. The gate electrode layer and insulating layer are formed with through-holes so as to commonly extend through the gate electrode layer and insulating layer. The cathode also includes buffer layers made of an insulating material and formed on portions of the resistive layer exposed via the through-holes, as well as emitters arranged on the buffer layers, respectively, resulting in bond strength between the resistive layer and the emitters being increased.

Abstract translation: 能够提高发光体和光亮层之间的结合强度的场致发射阴极及其制造方法，其能够促进阴极的制造。 场发射阴极包括层叠板，其包括基板，以及依次在基板上以膜的形式沉积的至少阴极电极层，重新层，绝缘层和栅极电极层。 栅电极层和绝缘层形成有通孔，以通常延伸通过栅电极层和绝缘层。 阴极还包括由绝缘材料制成并形成在通过通孔暴露的电阻层的部分上的缓冲层，以及分别布置在缓冲层上的发射体，导致电阻层和发射体之间的结合强度为 增加。

公开(公告)号：US5817201A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US876583

申请日：1997-06-16

Applicant: Johann Greschner ,  Peter Pleshko ,  Gerhard Schmid

Inventor： Johann Greschner ,  Peter Pleshko ,  Gerhard Schmid

IPC: H01J1/304 ,  H01J9/02 ,  H01J9/12

CPC classification number: H01J1/3042 ,  H01J9/025 ,  H01J2201/30426 ,  H01J2201/319

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the technical field of devices using the effect to emit electrons out of a solid into vacuum due to high electric field strength. Such devices are usually called field emission devices. The invention relates more specifically to the structure of a field emission device, to the method of fabricating a field emission device, and to the use of a multitude of field emission devices in the technical field of flat panel displays. The inventive structure of a field emission device (15) comprises an individual series resistor for each electron emitting tip (1), wherein the series resistor is formed by the tip (1) itself. The tip (1) comprises a body (9) of a first material with high resistivity and an at least partial coating (7) of a second material with low work function, wherein the body (9) of the first material forms the series resistor and the coating (7) of the second material provides for electron emission. The method for fabricating a field emission device (15) uses depositing and sacrificial layer etch back techniques to provide easy and precise control of tip height and shape and also easy and precise control of the tip-to-gate distance and geometry.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及由于高电场强度而使用这种效应将电子从固体发射到真空中的装置的技术领域。 这种装置通常称为场致发射装置。 本发明更具体地涉及场发射装置的结构，制造场致发射装置的方法以及在平板显示器的技术领域中使用多种场致发射装置。 场发射器件（15）的本发明结构包括用于每个电子发射尖端（1）的单独的串联电阻器，其中串联电阻器由尖端（1）本身形成。 尖端（1）包括具有高电阻率的第一材料的主体（9）和具有低功函数的第二材料的至少部分涂层（7），其中第一材料的主体（9）形成串联电阻器 并且第二材料的涂层（7）提供电子发射。 用于制造场发射器件（15）的方法使用沉积和牺牲层回蚀技术来提供尖端高度和形状的容易和精确的控制，并且还容易且精确地控制尖端到栅极的距离和几何形状。

公开(公告)号：US5814946A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US752831

申请日：1996-11-20

Applicant: Garrett W. Hall ,  David A. Zimlich

Inventor： Garrett W. Hall ,  David A. Zimlich

IPC: G09G3/22 ,  G09G3/12

CPC classification number: G09G3/22 ,  G09G2310/06 ,  G09G2320/0223 ,  H01J2201/319 ,  H01J2329/00

Abstract: A field emission display includes a discrete storage capacitor coupled between a column line and a reference potential. The display also includes a discharge circuit coupled between a transmission line tap and the storage capacitor. The discharge circuit receives an image signal from the transmission line and transfers charge from the transmission line to the storage capacitor. In one embodiment, the discharge circuit includes a pair of opposed zener diodes. In response to a brief negative-going input pulse on the transmission line, the capacitor is discharged through the diodes. Then, the diodes recover and capacitor and column line are isolated from the tap. A selected line of an extraction grid is then activated to extract electrons from an emitter set coupled to the column line. The voltage differential between the extraction grid and the emitter set extracts electrons from the emitter set that are replaced by the capacitor. The capacitor has sufficient capacitance to supply electrons over an expected refresh interval of the column line. Therefore, the voltage of the capacitor remains substantially constant over the refresh interval. Because the capacitor can be charged quickly, the input pulse can be short relative to the refresh interval.

Abstract translation: 场发射显示器包括耦合在列线和参考电位之间的分立存储电容器。 显示器还包括耦合在传输线抽头和存储电容器之间的放电电路。 放电电路从传输线接收图像信号，并将电荷从传输线传送到存储电容器。 在一个实施例中，放电电路包括一对相对的齐纳二极管。 响应于传输线上的短暂的负向输入脉冲，电容器通过二极管放电。 然后，二极管恢复，电容器和列线与水龙头隔离。 然后激活选择的提取栅格的线以从耦合到列线的发射极组提取电子。 提取格栅和发射极组之间的电压差从发射极组中提取电容，由电容器代替。 电容器具有足够的电容以在列线的预期刷新间隔内提供电子。 因此，电容器的电压在刷新间隔上基本保持恒定。 因为电容器可以快速充电，所以输入脉冲相对于刷新间隔可能较短。