Micromirrors and hinge structures for micromirror arrays in projection displays
    1.
    发明授权
    Micromirrors and hinge structures for micromirror arrays in projection displays 有权
    投影显示器中微镜阵列的微镜和铰链结构

    公开(公告)号:US07436572B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-14

    申请号:US10927408

    申请日:2004-08-25

    CPC classification number: H04N5/7458 G02B26/008 G02B26/0841 G03B21/008

    Abstract: A spatial light modulator is disclosed, along with methods for making such a modulator. The spatial light modulator comprises an array of micromirrors each having a hinge and a micromirror plate held via a hinge on a substrate, the micromirror plate being attached to the hinge such that the micromirror plate can rotate along a rotation axis and the hinge structure is located between the micromirror plate and the light source. The mirror plate is formed between the hinge and the substrate on which the hinge is formed. As a result, the hinge is exposed to the incident light during the operation.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种空间光调制器以及用于制造这种调制器的方法。 空间光调制器包括微镜阵列,每个微镜具有通过基板上的铰链保持的铰链和微镜板,微镜板附接到铰链,使得微镜板可以沿着旋转轴线旋转并且铰链结构位于 在微镜板和光源之间。 镜板形成在铰链和形成有铰链的基板之间。 结果,在操作期间铰链暴露于入射光。

    Micromirror device
    2.
    发明授权
    Micromirror device 有权
    微镜装置

    公开(公告)号:US07411717B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-12

    申请号:US11256035

    申请日:2005-10-21

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0841

    Abstract: A spatial light modulator comprises an array of micromirror devices each of which has a reflective and deflectable mirror plates. The mirror plates are moved between an ON and OFF state during operation, wherein the OFF state is a state wherein the mirror plate is not parallel to the substrate on which the mirror plate is formed. The micromirror device may have an ON state stopper for limiting the rotation of the mirror plate at the ON state angle, but does not have an OFF state stopper. The non-zero OFF state is achieved by attaching the mirror plate to a deformable hinge held by a hinge support that is curved at the natural resting state.

    Abstract translation: 空间光调制器包括微镜器件的阵列,每个微镜器件具有反射和可偏转的镜板。 在操作期间,镜板在ON和OFF状态之间移动,其中OFF状态是其中镜板不平行于其上形成有镜板的基板的状态。 微反射镜装置可以具有ON状态止动器,用于将镜板的旋转限制在ON状态角度,但不具有OFF状态挡块。 通过将镜板附接到由在自然静止状态下弯曲的铰链支撑件保持的可变形铰链来实现非零关闭状态。

    Light blocking layers in MEMS packages
    5.
    发明授权
    Light blocking layers in MEMS packages 有权
    MEMS封装中的阻光层

    公开(公告)号:US07042623B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-09

    申请号:US10969258

    申请日:2004-10-19

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0833

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a micromirror array device package having a light absorbing material disposed within the package for reducing undesired light scattering. The light absorbing material can be deposited as a thin film (or strip, frame, segments or a combination thereof), or as a vertical wall insert between the micromirror array device and a cover substrate of the package.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种微镜阵列器件封装,其具有设置在封装内的光吸收材料,用于减少不期望的光散射。 光吸收材料可以作为薄膜(或条,框架,段或其组合)沉积,或者作为微镜阵列器件和封装的覆盖衬底之间的垂直壁插入物沉积。

    Spatial light modulators with non-uniform pixels
    6.
    发明申请
    Spatial light modulators with non-uniform pixels 有权
    具有不均匀像素的空间光调制器

    公开(公告)号:US20060082856A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-20

    申请号:US10969503

    申请日:2004-10-19

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0833 G02B26/0841 H04N9/3114 Y10S359/904

    Abstract: A micromirror array comprises micromirrors of different properties for use particularly in display systems. Micromirrors of different properties can be arranged within the micromirror array according to a predetermined pattern, or randomly. However, it is advantageous to arrange the micromirrors with different properties within the micromirror array neither in complete order nor complete in random.

    Abstract translation: 微镜阵列包括用于特别在显示系统中的不同性质的微镜。 可以根据预定图案或随机地将不同性质的微镜布置在微镜阵列内。 然而,有利的是在微镜阵列内布置具有不同特性的微反射镜,既不是完全顺序的也不是随机完成的。

    Micromirror array assembly with in-array pillars
    8.
    发明申请
    Micromirror array assembly with in-array pillars 有权
    具有阵列支柱的微镜阵列组件

    公开(公告)号:US20050275930A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-15

    申请号:US10869539

    申请日:2004-06-15

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 B81C3/001 Y10S359/90 Y10T156/10

    Abstract: The present invention provides a microstructure device comprising multiple substrates with the components of the device formed on the substrates. In order to maintain uniformity of the gap between the substrates, a plurality of pillars is provided and distributed in the gap so as to prevent decrease of the gap size. The increase of the gap size can be prevented by bonding the pillars to the components of the microstructure. Alternatively, the increase of the gap size can be prevented by maintaining the pressure inside the gap below the pressure under which the microstructure will be in operation. Electrical contact of the substrates on which the micromirrors and electrodes are formed can be made through many ways, such as electrical contact areas, electrical contact pads and electrical contact springs.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种微结构器件,其包括多个衬底,其中器件的部件形成在衬底上。 为了保持基板之间的间隙的均匀性,提供并分布在间隙中的多个支柱以防止间隙尺寸的减小。 可以通过将支柱结合到微结构的部件来防止间隙尺寸的增加。 或者,可以通过将间隙内的压力维持在微结构将在其中操作的压力以下来防止间隙尺寸的增加。 形成微反射镜和电极的基板的电接触可以通过许多方式制成,例如电接触区域,电接触焊盘和电接触弹簧。

    Micromirror array having reduced gap between adjacent micromirrors of the micromirror array
    9.
    发明授权
    Micromirror array having reduced gap between adjacent micromirrors of the micromirror array 有权
    微镜阵列在微镜阵列的相邻微镜之间具有减小的间隙

    公开(公告)号:US06970281B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-29

    申请号:US11034398

    申请日:2005-01-11

    CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 G02B26/0841 H04N5/7458

    Abstract: A spatial light modulator is disclosed, along with a method for making such a modulator that comprises an array of micromirror devices. The center-to-center distance and the gap between adjacent micromirror devices are determined corresponding to the light source being used so as to optimize optical efficiency and performance quality. The micromirror device comprises a hinge support formed on a substrate and a hinge that is held by the hinge support. A mirror plate is connected to the hinge via a contact, and the distance between the mirror plate and the hinge is determined according to desired maximum rotation angle of the mirror plate, the optimum gap and pitch between the adjacent micromirrors.In a method of fabricating such spatial light modulator, one sacrificial layer is deposited on a substrate followed by forming the mirror plates, and another sacrificial layer is deposited on the mirror plates followed by forming the hinge supports. The two sacrificial layers are removed via the small gap between adjacent mirror devices with spontaneous vapor phase chemical etchant. Also disclosed is a projection system that comprises such a spatial light modulator, as well as a light source, condensing optics, wherein light from the light source is focused onto the array of micromirrors, projection optics for projecting light selectively reflected from the array of micromirrors onto a target, and a controller for selectively actuating the micromirrors in the array.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种空间光调制器,以及用于制造这样的调制器的方法,该调制器包括微镜器件阵列。 根据所使用的光源确定中心到中心的距离和相邻的微反射镜装置之间的间隙,以优化光学效率和性能质量。 微反射镜装置包括形成在基底上的铰链支撑件和由铰链支撑件保持的铰链。 镜板通过触点连接到铰链,并且根据镜板的期望的最大旋转角度,相邻微镜之间的最佳间隙和间距来确定镜板和铰链之间的距离。 在制造这种空间光调制器的方法中,将一个牺牲层沉积在衬底上,随后形成镜板,并且另一牺牲层沉积在镜板上,随后形成铰链支架。 通过具有自发气相化学蚀刻剂的相邻反射镜装置之间的小间隙去除两个牺牲层。 还公开了一种投影系统,其包括这样的空间光调制器以及光源,聚光光学器件,其中来自光源的光聚焦到微镜阵列上,用于投射从微镜阵列反射的光的投影光学器件 以及用于选择性地致动阵列中的微镜的控制器。

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