公开(公告)号：US08045256B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12631686

申请日：2009-12-04

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

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

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B5/0236 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B26/0808

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a display is provided and includes a plurality of interferometric display elements. The display further includes at least one diffuser. Optical properties of the diffuser are selected to reduce color shift of the display when viewed from at least one angle.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中，提供了显示器并且包括多个干涉式显示元件。 显示器还包括至少一个扩散器。 选择漫射器的光学特性以便在从至少一个角度观察时减少显示器的色移。

公开(公告)号：US20110254849A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13082904

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Brian J. Gally ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Brian J. Gally ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/00 ,  G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B5/20

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing perceived color shift as a function of viewing angle is disclosed. One embodiment is a display device that includes a color light modulator and a color filter. The filter is configured to filter wavelengths of light that would be perceived as color shifted light when reflected by the modulator at an off-axis viewing angle. Another embodiment includes a color light modulator and a color light source configured to provide light having a spectral content that lacks the wavelengths that would be perceived as color shifted light by a view of the display at an off-axis viewing angle. Another embodiment are methods of making such display devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种减少感知色移作为视角的函数的装置和方法。 一个实施例是包括彩色调制器和滤色器的显示装置。 滤光器被配置为滤除在离轴观察角度被调制器反射时被感知为偏移光的光的波长。 另一个实施例包括彩色光调制器和彩色光源，其被配置为提供具有光谱含量的光，所述光谱内容缺乏通过视轴处于离轴视角的显示器的视觉而被感知为偏移光的波长。 另一实施例是制造这种显示装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08008736B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11144546

申请日：2005-06-03

Applicant: Manish Kothari

Inventor： Manish Kothari

IPC: H01L29/82

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: Disclosed is new architecture of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device. The device has a partially reflective optical layer, a deformable mechanical layer and a mirror layer, each of which forms an independent electrode. A support post separates the optical layer from the mechanical layer. The mirror layer is located and movable between a first position and a second position, which are located between the optical layer and the mechanical layer. The mirror is spaced from the support post, and mirror is responsive to voltages applied to the three electrodes, thereby moving between the first position and the second position. By applying various combinations of voltage differences between the optical layer and the mirror, and between the mirror and the mechanical layer, the location of the mirror between the first and second positions is tunable throughout the space between the two positions. The tunable MEMS device can be used as an analog display element or analog electrical device such as a tunable capacitor. The MEMS device of the disclosed architecture can also be operated in a non-analog manner.

Abstract translation: 公开了微机电系统（MEMS）装置的新架构。 该器件具有部分反射光学层，可变形的机械层和镜层，每个都形成独立的电极。 支撑柱将光学层与机械层分开。 镜层位于第一位置和第二位置之间，位于光学层和机械层之间。 反射镜与支撑柱间隔开，并且反射镜响应于施加到三个电极的电压，从而在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 通过应用光学层和反射镜之间以及反射镜和机械层之间的电压差的各种组合，在第一和第二位置之间的反射镜的位置可以在两个位置之间的整个空间中是可调的。 可调谐MEMS器件可以用作模拟显示元件或模拟电气设备，例如可调谐电容器。 所公开的架构的MEMS器件也可以以非模拟方式操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110205197A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13099221

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Teruo Sasagawa ,  Wonsuk Chung ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Teruo Sasagawa ,  Wonsuk Chung ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  H02N1/00 ,  B05D5/12 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B05D3/10

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, both rivets and posts may be used. In certain embodiments, these support structures are formed from rigid inorganic materials, such as metals or oxides. In certain embodiments, etch barriers may also be deposited to facilitate the use of materials in the formation of support structures which are not selectively etchable with respect to other components within the MEMS device.

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，可以使用铆钉和柱。 在某些实施方案中，这些支撑结构由诸如金属或氧化物的刚性无机材料形成。 在某些实施例中，还可以沉积蚀刻阻挡层以促进材料在形成相对于MEMS器件内的其它部件不能选择性蚀刻的支撑结构的形成中的使用。

公开(公告)号：US07943202B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

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: B05D1/32

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引起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：US07936031B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US11491490

申请日：2006-07-21

Applicant: Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Teruo Sasagawa ,  Wonsuk Chung ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Teruo Sasagawa ,  Wonsuk Chung ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: H01L31/0232

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, both rivets and posts may be used. In certain embodiments, these support structures are formed from rigid inorganic materials, such as metals or oxides. In certain embodiments, etch barriers may also be deposited to facilitate the use of materials in the formation of support structures which are not selectively etchable with respect to other components within the MEMS device.

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，可以使用铆钉和柱。 在某些实施方案中，这些支撑结构由诸如金属或氧化物的刚性无机材料形成。 在某些实施例中，还可以沉积蚀刻阻挡层以促进材料在形成相对于MEMS器件内的其它部件不能选择性蚀刻的支撑结构的形成中的使用。

公开(公告)号：US20110069371A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12952052

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Kasra Khazeni

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths ,  Kasra Khazeni

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  G02B27/14

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B5/286

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a device is provided that utilizes both interferometrically reflected light and transmitted light. Light incident on the device is interferometrically reflected from a plurality of layers of the device to emit light in a first direction, the interferometrically reflected light having a first color. Light from a light source is transmitted through the plurality of layers of the device to emit from the device in the first direction, the transmitted light having a second color.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，提供利用干涉反射光和透射光两者的装置。 入射到设备上的光被从设备的多个层被干涉地反射，以沿第一方向发光，该干涉反射光具有第一颜色。 来自光源的光通过装置的多个层透射从第一方向从装置发射，透射光具有第二颜色。

公开(公告)号：US07903316B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US12179337

申请日：2008-07-24

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

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

IPC: G02B26/00

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：US20100234894A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12721238

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: A61B17/88 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7097 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4455

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling flexion in a spinal segment of a patient include performing a spinal fusion procedure on a pair of adjacent vertebrae in the spinal segment and implanting a constraint device into the patient. Adjusting length or tension in the constraint device allows the constraint device to provide a force a force resistant to flexion of the spinal segment undergoing fusion. The constraint device also modulates loads borne by the spinal segment undergoing fusion or tissue adjacent thereto.

Abstract translation: 用于控制患者的脊柱段中的屈曲的方法和装置包括对脊椎段中的一对相邻椎骨执行脊柱融合程序，并将约束装置植入患者体内。 约束装置中的调节长度或张力允许约束装置提供抵抗正在融合的脊椎节段弯曲的力的力。 约束装置还调节由与其相邻的融合或组织的脊髓段承载的负载。

公开(公告)号：US20100214645A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12715220

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Jeffrey Brian Sampsell ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Jeffrey Brian Sampsell ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  B05D5/12 ,  C23F1/00

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02F1/13725 ,  G02F1/216 ,  G02F2203/03 ,  G09G3/3466

Abstract: A separable modulator architecture is disclosed. The modulator has a mirror suspended from a flexible layer over a cavity. The flexible layer also forms supports and support posts for the mirror. An alternative separable modulator architecture has a mirror suspended over a cavity. The modulator is supported by supports and support posts. The support posts comprise a flexible layer over support post plugs. A bus structure may be formed upon the flexible layer arranged over the support posts.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可分离调制器架构。 调制器具有从空腔上的柔性层悬挂的反射镜。 柔性层还形成用于镜子的支撑和支撑柱。 另一种可分离的调制器架构具有悬挂在空腔上的反射镜。 调制器由支持和支持柱支持。 支撑柱包括在支撑柱塞上的柔性层。 总线结构可以形成在布置在支撑柱上的柔性层上。