System and method for providing a variable refresh rate of an interferometric modulator display
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for providing a variable refresh rate of an interferometric modulator display 有权
    用于提供干涉式调制器显示器的可变刷新率的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08878825B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US11178036

    申请日:2005-07-08

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHODS OF MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS 失效
    制造照明系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120047715A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12868656

    申请日:2010-08-25

    IPC分类号: H05K13/00

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Apparatus and methods for providing a static interferometric display device
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for providing a static interferometric display device 有权
    用于提供静态干涉显示装置的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07943202B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-17

    申请号:US12116524

    申请日:2008-05-07

    IPC分类号: B05D1/32

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    MEMS devices having support structures
    7.
    发明授权
    MEMS devices having support structures 有权
    具有支撑结构的MEMS器件

    公开(公告)号:US07936031B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-03

    申请号:US11491490

    申请日:2006-07-21

    IPC分类号: H01L31/0232

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Area array modulation and lead reduction in interferometric modulators
    9.
    发明授权
    Area array modulation and lead reduction in interferometric modulators 有权
    干涉式调制器的面阵阵列调制和引线减少

    公开(公告)号:US07782525B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-24

    申请号:US12367422

    申请日:2009-02-06

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00

    摘要: A light modulator is arranged as an array of rows and columns of interferometric display elements. Each element is divided into sub-rows of sub-elements. Array connection lines transmit operating signals to the display elements, with one connection line corresponding to one row of display elements in the array. Sub-array connection lines electrically connect to each array connection line. Switches transmit the operating signals from each array connection line to the sub-rows to effect gray scale modulation.

    摘要翻译: 光调制器被布置为干涉式显示元件的行和列的阵列。 每个元素被划分成子行子元素。 阵列连接线将工作信号发送到显示元件,其中一条连接线对应于阵列中的一行显示元件。 子阵列连接线电连接到每个阵列连接线。 开关将来自每个阵列连接线的操作信号传输到子行以实现灰度调制。