Area array modulation and lead reduction in interferometric modulators
    1.
    发明申请
    Area array modulation and lead reduction in interferometric modulators 失效
    干涉式调制器的面阵阵列调制和引线减少

    公开(公告)号:US20070291347A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-20

    申请号:US11649439

    申请日:2007-01-03

    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。

    Area array modulation and lead reduction in interferometric modulators
    2.
    发明申请
    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:US20050231791A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-20

    申请号:US11150566

    申请日:2005-06-10

    IPC分类号: G09G3/20 G09G3/34 G02B26/00

    摘要: A light modulator is arranged as 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。

    Drive method for MEMS devices
    3.
    发明申请
    Drive method for MEMS devices 有权
    MEMS器件的驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070024550A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-01

    申请号:US11511908

    申请日:2006-08-28

    IPC分类号: G09G3/34

    摘要: Embodiments of exemplary MEMS interferometric modulators are arranged at intersections of rows and columns of electrodes. In certain embodiments, the column electrode has a lower electrical resistance than the row electrode. A driving circuit applies a potential difference of a first polarity across electrodes during a first phase and then quickly transition to applying a bias voltage having a polarity opposite to the first polarity during a second phase. In certain embodiments, an absolute value of the difference between the voltages applied to the row electrode is less than an absolute value of the difference between the voltages applied to the column electrode during the first and second phases.

    摘要翻译: 示例性MEMS干涉式调制器的实施例布置在电极的行和列的交叉处。 在某些实施例中,列电极具有比行电极更低的电阻。 驱动电路在第一阶段期间在电极之间施加第一极性的电位差,然后在第二阶段期间快速转换到施加极性与第一极性相反的偏置电压。 在某些实施例中,施加到行电极的电压之差的绝对值小于在第一和第二相期间施加到列电极的​​电压之差的绝对值。

    System and method for providing a variable refresh rate of an interferometric modulator display
    4.
    发明申请
    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:US20060066601A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-30

    申请号:US11178036

    申请日:2005-07-08

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    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。

    Area array modulation and lead reduction in interferometric modulators
    5.
    发明申请
    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:US20050122560A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-09

    申请号:US10731989

    申请日:2003-12-09

    IPC分类号: G09G3/20 G09G3/34 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。

    MEMS devices having support structures and methods of fabricating the same
    6.
    发明申请
    MEMS devices having support structures and methods of fabricating the same 有权
    具有支撑结构的MEMS器件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070047900A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-01

    申请号:US11491490

    申请日:2006-07-21

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00

    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。

    Drive method for MEMS devices
    10.
    发明申请
    Drive method for MEMS devices 有权
    MEMS器件的驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060044928A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-02

    申请号:US11118612

    申请日:2005-04-29

    IPC分类号: G11C8/02

    摘要: Embodiments of exemplary MEMS interferometric modulators are arranged at intersections of rows and columns of electrodes. In certain embodiments, the column electrode has a lower electrical resistance than the row electrode. A driving circuit applies a potential difference of a first polarity across electrodes during a first phase and then quickly transition to applying a bias voltage having a polarity opposite to the first polarity during a second phase. In certain embodiments, an absolute value of the difference between the voltages applied to the row electrode is less than an absolute value of the difference between the voltages applied to the column electrode during the first and second phases.

    摘要翻译: 示例性MEMS干涉式调制器的实施例布置在电极的行和列的交叉处。 在某些实施例中,列电极具有比行电极更低的电阻。 驱动电路在第一阶段期间在电极之间施加第一极性的电位差,然后在第二阶段期间快速转换到施加极性与第一极性相反的偏置电压。 在某些实施例中,施加到行电极的电压之差的绝对值小于在第一和第二相期间施加到列电极的​​电压之差的绝对值。