公开(公告)号：US08878825B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US11178036

申请日：2005-07-08

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G09G5/395

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G5/395 ,  G09G2310/0275 ,  G09G2310/04

Abstract: Embodiments includes methods and systems for updating display devices at a variable refresh rate. One embodiment includes a method of updating an image displayed on a display device. The method includes setting an indicator to a first state that indicates that image data has been received subsequent to a previous update of a display device and periodically updating at least a portion of the display device to display the image. The updating is deferred for at least one period when the indicator is in a state other than the first state. In another embodiment, updates of the display are substantially asynchronous and occur as the processor writes data to one or more shift registers. When a shift register is filled, for example, having received data for a row within the display, the data in the shift register is written to the display. Other embodiments include methods of manufacturing such devices.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括用于以可变刷新速率更新显示设备的方法和系统。 一个实施例包括更新在显示装置上显示的图像的方法。 该方法包括将指示符设置为指示在先前更新显示设备之后已经接收到图像数据的第一状态，并周期性地更新显示设备的至少一部分以显示图像。 当指示符处于除第一状态之外的状态时，延迟至少一个周期。 在另一个实施例中，显示器的更新基本上是异步的，并且随着处理器将数据写入一个或多个移位寄存器而发生。 当移位寄存器被填充时，例如，已经在显示器内接收到一行的数据，移位寄存器中的数据被写入显示器。 其他实施例包括制造这种装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08736590B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12690391

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: Alan G. Lewis ,  Marc Maurice Mignard ,  Clarence Chui ,  Wilhelmus Johannes Robertus Van Lier ,  Mark M. Todorovich ,  William Cummings

Inventor： Alan G. Lewis ,  Marc Maurice Mignard ,  Clarence Chui ,  Wilhelmus Johannes Robertus Van Lier ,  Mark M. Todorovich ,  William Cummings

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G3/2003 ,  G09G2300/0473 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2310/0251 ,  G09G2310/0254 ,  G09G2310/04 ,  G09G2310/06 ,  G09G2320/0252 ,  G09G2330/021

Abstract: A method of driving electromechanical devices such as interferometric modulators includes applying a voltage along a common line to release the electromechanical devices along the common line, followed by applying an address voltage along the common line to actuate selected electromechanical devices along the common line based on voltages applied along segment lines. Hold voltages may be applied along common lines between applications of release and address voltages, and the segment voltages may be selected to be sufficiently small that the segment voltages will not affect the state of the electromechanical devices along other common lines not being written to.

Abstract translation: 驱动诸如干涉式调制器的机电装置的方法包括沿公共线施加电压以沿着公共线释放机电装置，随后沿着公共线施加寻址电压以基于电压来驱动沿着公共线的选定的机电装置 沿线段应用。 可以在释放和寻址电压的应用之间沿着公共线施加保持电压，并且可以选择段电压足够小，使得分段电压不会影响沿着不被写入的其它公共线路的机电装置的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20130135271A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13308427

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Marc M. Mignard ,  Clarence Chui ,  Alan G. Lewis

Inventor： Marc M. Mignard ,  Clarence Chui ,  Alan G. Lewis

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/2014 ,  G09G3/2081 ,  G09G2300/0473 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2340/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for writing a display image to a display having an array of pixels according to a selected driving sequence. In one aspect, display elements in a row are driven using a tall and narrow voltage pulse. This allows display elements of a row to be driven in a shorter line time.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了根据所选择的驱动序列将显示图像写入具有像素阵列的显示器的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，使用高而窄的电压脉冲来驱动一行中的显示元件。 这允许行的显示元素在更短的行时间内被驱动。

公开(公告)号：US20130063415A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13229561

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Ravindra V. Shenoy ,  Marc Maurice Mignard ,  Manish Kothari ,  Clarence Chui

Inventor： Ravindra V. Shenoy ,  Marc Maurice Mignard ,  Manish Kothari ,  Clarence Chui

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H01J9/00 ,  H01J9/26 ,  H05K7/02

CPC classification number: H01L24/09 ,  B81C1/00238 ,  H01L23/5389 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/89 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/15788 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for manufacturing display devices having electronic components mounted within a display device package. In one aspect, the electronic component connects to the exterior of the display device through pads that run below a seal that holds a substrate and a backplate of the display device together. In another aspect the electronic components also connect to an electromechanical device within the display device, as well as connecting to pads that are external to the display device.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于制造具有安装在显示装置封装内的电子部件的显示装置的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，电子部件通过在保持显示装置的基板和背板的密封件下面的垫片连接到显示装置的外部。 在另一方面，电子部件还连接到显示装置内的机电装置，以及连接到显示装置外部的焊盘。

公开(公告)号：US08390547B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US13155264

申请日：2011-06-07

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/0086 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Embodiments of an interferometric modulator are disclosed having various enhancements and features including a conductive bus. In certain embodiments, the interferometric modulator has a first conductive layer suspended over a second electrode layer. In certain embodiments, a second conductive layer is provided over the first conductive layer. One of the first and/or second conductive buses may further connect to the first electrode layer and/or the second electrode layer. Other disclosed features can be incorporated into embodiments of the interferometric modulator to improve response time, power consumption, and image resolution.

公开(公告)号：US20120235981A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13483984

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Marc Mignard ,  Clarence Chui ,  Mithran C. Mathew ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

Inventor： Marc Mignard ,  Clarence Chui ,  Mithran C. Mathew ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G01R27/2605 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C99/003 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2300/0473 ,  G09G2310/0278 ,  G09G2310/04 ,  G09G2320/029 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2330/12

Abstract: A method for sensing the actuation and/or release voltages of a electromechanical system or a microelectromechanical device include applying a varying voltage to the device and sensing its state and different voltage levels. In one embodiment, the device is part of a system comprising an array of interferometric modulators suitable for a display. The method can be used to compensate for temperature dependent changes in display pixel characteristics.

Abstract translation: 用于感测机电系统或微机电装置的致动和/或释放电压的方法包括将变化的电压施加到该装置并感测其状态和不同的电压电平。 在一个实施例中，该装置是包括适合于显示器的干涉式调制器阵列的系统的一部分。 该方法可用于补偿显示像素特性中与温度有关的变化。

公开(公告)号：US08218229B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12711634

申请日：2010-02-24

Applicant: Teruo Sasagawa ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Chun-Ming Wang

Inventor： Teruo Sasagawa ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  SuryaPrakash Ganti ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Chun-Ming Wang

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81C1/00595 ,  B81C2201/014 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems device having support structures formed of sacrificial material surrounded by a protective material. The microelectromechanical systems device includes a substrate having an electrode formed thereon. Another electrode is separated from the first electrode by a cavity and forms a movable layer, which is supported by support structures formed of a sacrificial material.

Abstract translation: 具有由保护材料围绕的牺牲材料形成的支撑结构的微机电系统装置。 微机电系统装置包括其上形成有电极的基板。 另一电极通过空腔与第一电极分离，并形成可移动层，该可移动层由牺牲材料形成的支撑结构支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20120169743A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13419275

申请日：2012-03-13

Applicant: Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Clarence Chui

Inventor： Sauri Gudlavalleti ,  Clarence Chui

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0072 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An interferometric modulating device is provided with a thermal expansion balancing layer on a side of the movable flexible layer opposite the movable reflector such that when temperature changes the distance between the movable reflector and the optical stack does not change significantly, thereby leading to stable color. Additionally, an interferometric modulating device is provided with a stiffening layer between the movable flexible layer and the movable reflector and at least one hollow void exists on the surface where the movable reflector and the stiffening layer contact each other so that the movable reflector is more rigid to bending, thereby reducing the temperature sensitivity of the movable reflector.

Abstract translation: 干涉式调制装置在可移动柔性层的与可移动反射器相对的一侧上设置有热膨胀平衡层，使得当温度变化时，可移动反射器和光学堆叠之间的距离不会显着变化，从而导致稳定的颜色。 此外，干涉式调制装置在可移动柔性层和可移动反射器之间设置有加强层，并且在可移动反射器和加强层彼此接触的表面上存在至少一个中空空隙，使得可移动反射器更刚性 以弯曲，从而降低可移动反射器的温度灵敏度。

公开(公告)号：US20120127556A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13353132

申请日：2012-01-18

Applicant: Brian J. Gally ,  William J. Cummings ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Philip D. Floyd ,  Clarence Chui

Inventor： Brian J. Gally ,  William J. Cummings ,  Lauren Palmateer ,  Philip D. Floyd ,  Clarence Chui

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  B32B38/16

CPC classification number: B81B7/0067 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81C2203/0109 ,  B81C2203/0145 ,  B81C2203/019 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: A package structure and method of packaging for an interferometric modulator. A transparent substrate having an interferometric modulator formed thereon is provided. A backplane is joined to the transparent substrate with a seal where the interferometric modulator is exposed to the surrounding environment through an opening in either the backplane or the seal. The opening is sealed after the transparent substrate and backplane are joined and after any desired desiccant, release material, and/or self-aligning monolayer is introduced into the package structure.

Abstract translation: 用于干涉式调制器的封装结构和封装方法。 提供了其上形成有干涉式调制器的透明基板。 背板通过密封件连接到透明基板上，其中干涉式调制器通过背板或密封件中的开口暴露于周围环境。 在透明基板和背板接合之后，并且在任何期望的干燥剂，剥离材料和/或自对准单层被引入到包装结构中之后，将开口密封。

公开(公告)号：US20120047715A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12868656

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: H05K13/00

CPC classification number: B23P11/00 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/0065 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49131 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing light panels having at least one re-entrant turning feature. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light panel includes providing a base layer, providing a cover layer, and coupling the cover layer to the base layer to form at least one re-entrant turning feature between the base layer and the cover layer. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light panel includes providing a base layer, forming at least one receiving space in the base layer, providing at least one prismatic block, and coupling at least a portion of the prismatic block into the receiving space such that re-entrant turning features are formed between the prismatic block and the base layer.

Abstract translation: 制造具有至少一个重新转向特征的轻型面板的方法。 在一个实施例中，制造光面板的方法包括提供基底层，提供覆盖层，以及将覆盖层耦合到基底层，以在基底层和覆盖层之间形成至少一个重复的转动特征。 在另一个实施例中，一种制造光面板的方法包括提供基底层，在基底层中形成至少一个接收空间，提供至少一个棱柱形块，并将棱柱形块的至少一部分连接到接收空间中， 在棱柱块和基层之间形成了转向特征。