公开(公告)号：US08487846B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

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: G09G3/34

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：US08368124B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12489250

申请日：2009-06-22

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

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

IPC: H01L27/20 ,  H01L29/84

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/0035

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for fabricating a microelectromechanical systems device. The method comprises fabricating a first layer comprising a film having a characteristic electromechanical response, and a characteristic optical response, wherein the characteristic optical response is desirable and the characteristic electromechanical response is undesirable; and modifying the characteristic electromechanical response of the first layer by at least reducing charge build up thereon during activation of the micro electromechanical systems device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明提供一种用于制造微机电系统装置的方法。 该方法包括制造包括具有特征机电响应的膜的第一层和特征光学响应，其中特征光学响应是期望的，并且特征机电响应是不期望的; 以及通过在所述微机电系统装置的启动期间至少减少其上积累的电荷来修改所述第一层的特征机电响应。

公开(公告)号：US08319703B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US11906774

申请日：2007-10-02

Applicant: Clarence Chui

Inventor： Clarence Chui

IPC: G09G3/00 ,  G09G3/04 ,  G09G3/06 ,  G09G3/14 ,  G09G3/16 ,  G09G3/30 ,  G09G3/32

CPC classification number: G09G3/005 ,  G09F9/33 ,  G09F9/37 ,  G09F19/12 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G2300/026

Abstract: Rendering an image pixel in a composite display is disclosed. In some embodiments, an image pixel is mapped to a plurality of temporal pixels, and the image pixel is rendered in a composite display using at least a subset of the plurality of temporal pixels to which it is mapped, with the intensity of the image pixel spread across the subset of temporal pixels.

Abstract translation: 公开了复合显示器中的图像像素的渲染。 在一些实施例中，将图像像素映射到多个时间像素，并且使用其被映射到的多个时间像素的至少一个子集，将图像像素呈现在复合显示中，其中图像像素的强度 分布在时间像素的子集上。

公开(公告)号：US08310441B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US11234061

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2310/0245 ,  G09G2310/0254 ,  G09G2310/08 ,  G09G2340/0435

Abstract: Charge balanced display data writing 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方式在选定的帧更新周期内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：US08213075B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12940884

申请日：2010-11-05

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  William J Cummings ,  Brian J Gally

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  William J Cummings ,  Brian J Gally

IPC: G02B26/12

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A multi-state light modulator comprises a first reflector. A first electrode is positioned at a distance from the first reflector. A second reflector is positioned between the first reflector and the first electrode. The second reflector is movable between an undriven position, a first driven position, and a second driven position, each having a corresponding distance from the first reflector. In one embodiment, the three positions correspond to reflecting white light, being non-reflective, and reflecting a selected color of light. Another embodiment is a method of making the light modulator. Another embodiment is a display including the light modulator.

Abstract translation: 多状态光调制器包括第一反射器。 第一电极位于距离第一反射器一定距离处。 第二反射器位于第一反射器和第一电极之间。 第二反射器可在未驱动位置，第一驱动位置和第二从动位置之间移动，每个具有与第一反射器相对应的距离。 在一个实施例中，三个位置对应于反射白光，不反射并反射所选颜色的光。 另一实施例是制造光调制器的方法。 另一实施例是包括光调制器的显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20120099177A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13337494

申请日：2011-12-27

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  William J. Cummings ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  William J. Cummings ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/21 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F2001/13356

Abstract: A spatial light modulator comprises an integrated optical compensation structure, e.g., an optical compensation structure arranged between a substrate and a plurality of individually addressable light-modulating elements, or an optical compensation structure located on the opposite side of the light-modulating elements from the substrate. The individually addressable light-modulating elements are configured to modulate light transmitted through or reflected from the transparent substrate. Methods for making such spatial light modulators involve fabricating an optical compensation structure over a substrate and fabricating a plurality of individually addressable light-modulating elements over the optical compensation structure. The optical compensation structure may be a passive optical compensation structure. The optical compensation structure may include one or more of a supplemental frontlighting source, a diffuser, a black mask, a diffractive optical element, a color filter, an anti-reflective layer, a structure that scatters light, a microlens array, and a holographic film.

Abstract translation: 空间光调制器包括集成的光学补偿结构，例如，布置在基板和多个可单独寻址的光调制元件之间的光学补偿结构，或位于光调制元件的相对侧上的光学补偿结构 基质。 可单独寻址的光调制元件被配置为调制透射通过或从透明基板反射的光。 制造这种空间光调制器的方法包括在衬底上制造光学补偿结构，并在光学补偿结构上制造多个单独可寻址的光调制元件。 光学补偿结构可以是无源光学补偿结构。 光学补偿结构可以包括补充前照明光源，漫射器，黑色掩模，衍射光学元件，滤色器，抗反射层，散射光的结构，微透镜阵列和全息图中的一个或多个 电影。

公开(公告)号：US20120069232A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13217117

申请日：2011-08-24

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Matthew S. Grob

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Matthew S. Grob

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G03B17/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G03B15/00

Abstract: Disclosed are various implementations of a camera lens that can be positioned between a display device and a user viewing the display device. The camera lens can be transparent to allow such viewing by the user, and also be configured to capture light rays from the user and turn such rays to an imaging sensor to form an image of the user. Such turning of light rays can be achieved by curved features formed on the camera lens. In some implementations, the camera lens is a substantially flat layer having such curved features. Various examples of the curved features are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and methods for enhancing the image of the user in situations where a portion of a display being viewed is captured by the camera lens and combines with the image of the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以位于显示设备和观看显示设备的用户之间的相机镜头的各种实现。 摄像机镜头可以是透明的，以允许用户观看，并且还可以被配置为捕获来自用户的光线并将这样的光线转发到成像传感器以形成用户的图像。 这种光线的转动可以通过在相机镜头上形成的弯曲特征来实现。 在一些实施方案中，相机透镜是具有这种弯曲特征的基本平坦的层。 公开了各种曲面特征的例子。 还公开了用于在由相机镜头捕获正在观看的显示器的一部分并与用户的图像组合的情况下增强用户的图像的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08115988B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12241600

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  William J Cummings ,  Brian J Gally ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  William J Cummings ,  Brian J Gally ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/001 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: An interferometric modulator is formed by a stationary layer and a mirror facing the stationary layer. The mirror is movable between the undriven and driven positions. Landing pads, bumps or spring clips are formed on at least one of the stationary layer and the mirror. The landing pads, bumps or spring clips can prevent the stationary layer and the mirror from contacting each other when the mirror is in the driven position. The spring clips exert force on the mirror toward the undriven position when the mirror is in the driven position and in contact with the spring clips.

Abstract translation: 干涉式调制器由固定层和面向固定层的反射镜形成。 镜子可以在未驱动和被驱动位置之间移动。 在固定层和反射镜中的至少一个上形成着陆垫，凸块或弹簧夹。 当反射镜处于驱动位置时，着陆垫，凸块或弹簧夹可以防止固定层和反射镜彼此接触。 当镜子处于从动位置并与弹簧夹接触时，弹簧夹在镜子上朝着未驱动的位置施加力。

公开(公告)号：US08111445B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12014657

申请日：2008-01-15

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  William J. Cummings ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Jeffrey B. Sampsell ,  William J. Cummings ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/21 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F2001/13356

Abstract: A spatial light modulator comprises an integrated optical compensation structure, e.g., an optical compensation structure arranged between a substrate and a plurality of individually addressable light-modulating elements, or an optical compensation structure located on the opposite side of the light-modulating elements from the substrate. The individually addressable light-modulating elements are configured to modulate light transmitted through or reflected from the transparent substrate. Methods for making such spatial light modulators involve fabricating an optical compensation structure over a substrate and fabricating a plurality of individually addressable light-modulating elements over the optical compensation structure. The optical compensation structure may be a passive optical compensation structure. The optical compensation structure may include one or more of a supplemental frontlighting source, a diffuser, a black mask, a diffractive optical element, a color filter, an anti-reflective layer, a structure that scatters light, a microlens array, and a holographic film.

Abstract translation: 空间光调制器包括集成的光学补偿结构，例如，布置在基板和多个可单独寻址的光调制元件之间的光学补偿结构，或位于光调制元件的相对侧上的光学补偿结构 基质。 可单独寻址的光调制元件被配置为调制透射通过或从透明基板反射的光。 制造这种空间光调制器的方法包括在衬底上制造光学补偿结构，并在光学补偿结构上制造多个单独可寻址的光调制元件。 光学补偿结构可以是无源光学补偿结构。 光学补偿结构可以包括补充前照明光源，漫射器，黑色掩模，衍射光学元件，滤色器，抗反射层，散射光的结构，微透镜阵列和全息图中的一个或多个 电影。

公开(公告)号：US20110290552A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13208218

申请日：2011-08-11

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

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

IPC: H01L23/28 ,  B29C65/54

CPC classification number: B81B7/0038 ,  B81C2203/019 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: Methods and systems for packaging MEMS devices such as interferometric modulator arrays are disclosed. One embodiment of a MEMS device package structure includes a seal with a chemically reactant getter. Another embodiment of a MEMS device package comprises a primary seal with a getter, and a secondary seal proximate an outer periphery of the primary seal. Yet another embodiment of a MEMS device package comprises a getter positioned inside the MEMS device package and proximate an inner periphery of the package seal.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于封装诸如干涉式调制器阵列之类的MEMS装置的方法和系统。 MEMS器件封装结构的一个实施例包括具有化学反应物吸气剂的密封。 MEMS器件封装的另一实施例包括具有吸气剂的主密封件和靠近主密封件的外周边的次级密封件。 MEMS器件封装的另一个实施例包括位于MEMS器件封装内部并且靠近封装密封件的内周边的吸气剂。