Method and device for multistate interferometric light modulation
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and device for multistate interferometric light modulation 失效
    多态干涉光调制方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08213075B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-03

    申请号:US12940884

    申请日:2010-11-05

    IPC分类号: G02B26/12

    CPC分类号: G02B26/001 Y10T29/49002

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    System and method for micro-electromechanical operation of an interferometric modulator
    2.
    发明授权
    System and method for micro-electromechanical operation of an interferometric modulator 失效
    用于干涉式调制器的微机电操作的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08115988B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-14

    申请号:US12241600

    申请日:2008-09-30

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Methods for visually inspecting interferometric modulators for defects
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods for visually inspecting interferometric modulators for defects 有权
    视觉检测干涉式调制器缺陷的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07978953B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-12

    申请号:US12192817

    申请日:2008-08-15

    IPC分类号: G02F1/00 G02F1/035 G01R31/08

    摘要: A method is provided for visual inspection of an array of interferometric modulators in various driven states. This method may include driving multiple columns or rows of interferometric modulators via a single test pad or test lead, such as test pad, and then observing the array for discrepancies between the expected optical output and the actual optical output of the array. This method may particularly include, for example, driving a set of non-adjacent rows or columns to a state different from the intervening rows or columns and then observing the optical output of the array.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种用于在各种驱动状态下目视检查干涉式调制器阵列的方法。 该方法可以包括通过单个测试焊盘或测试引线(例如测试垫)来驱动多个干涉式调制器的行或列,然后观察阵列中预期光输出和阵列的实际光输出之间的差异。 该方法可以特别地包括例如将一组不相邻的行或列驱动到与中间行或列不同的状态,然后观察阵列的光输出。

    Display device
    4.
    发明授权
    Display device 有权
    装饰显示装置

    公开(公告)号:US07944601B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-17

    申请号:US12498281

    申请日:2009-07-06

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00

    摘要: An ornamental display device having an interferometric modulator for displaying an ornamental image. The ornamental device may also have a signal receiver configured to receive an external signal. The ornamental device may further have a processor configured to control an image on the display based on the external signal. The external signal is emitted from a controller configured to control a plurality of ornamental devices to display coordinated images. The ornamental device may have a patterned diffuser formed on a transparent substrate to provide an ornamental image or information. The ornamental device may be a piece of jewelry or an article that may be worn. The image displayed may have an iridescent appearance. A controller may also be used to control images displayed on multiple ornamental device to provide coordinated images based on externals received or pre-programmed images.

    摘要翻译: 一种装饰显示装置,具有用于显示装饰图像的干涉式调制器。 装饰装置还可以具有被配置为接收外部信号的信号接收器。 装饰设备还可以具有被配置为基于外部信号来控制显示器上的图像的处理器。 外部信号从被配置为控制多个装饰设备的控制器发射以显示协调的图像。 装饰装置可以具有形成在透明基板上的图案化扩散器,以提供装饰图像或信息。 装饰装置可以是可以佩戴的首饰或物品。 显示的图像可能有虹彩色的外观。 还可以使用控制器来控制在多个装饰装置上显示的图像,以基于所接收的外部图像或预先编程的图像提供协调的图像。

    Method and device for multistate interferometric light modulation
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and device for multistate interferometric light modulation 有权
    多态干涉光调制方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07839557B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US12115829

    申请日:2008-05-06

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00

    CPC分类号: G02B26/001 Y10T29/49002

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Methods for visually inspecting interferometric modulators for defects
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods for visually inspecting interferometric modulators for defects 失效
    视觉检测干涉式调制器缺陷的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08385714B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-26

    申请号:US13162159

    申请日:2011-06-16

    IPC分类号: G02F1/00 G02F1/035 G01R31/08

    摘要: A method is provided for visual inspection of an array of interferometric modulators in various driven states. This method may include driving multiple columns or rows of interferometric modulators via a single test pad or test lead, such as test pad, and then observing the array for discrepancies between the expected optical output and the actual optical output of the array. This method may particularly include, for example, driving a set of non-adjacent rows or columns to a state different from the intervening rows or columns and then observing the optical output of the array.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种用于在各种驱动状态下目视检查干涉式调制器阵列的方法。 该方法可以包括通过单个测试焊盘或测试引线(例如测试垫)来驱动多个干涉式调制器的行或列,然后观察阵列中预期光输出和阵列的实际光输出之间的差异。 该方法可以特别地包括例如将一组不相邻的行或列驱动到与中间行或列不同的状态,然后观察阵列的光输出。

    Process for modifying offset voltage characteristics of an interferometric modulator
    7.
    发明授权
    Process for modifying offset voltage characteristics of an interferometric modulator 失效
    修改干涉式调制器偏移电压特性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07532386B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-12

    申请号:US11961744

    申请日:2007-12-20

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00 G02F1/03

    摘要: An interferometric modulator manufactured according to a particular set of processing parameters may have a non-zero offset voltage. A process has been developed for modifying the processing parameters to shift the non-zero offset voltage closer to zero. For example, the process may involve identifying a set of processing parameters for manufacturing an interferometric modulator that results in a non-zero offset voltage for the interferometric modulator. The set of processing parameters may then be modified to shift the non-zero offset voltage closer to zero. For example, modifying the set of processing parameters may involve modifying one or more deposition parameters used to make the interferometric modulator, applying a current (e.g., a counteracting current) to the interferometric modulator, and/or annealing the interferometric modulator. Interferometric modulators made according to the set of modified processing parameters may have improved performance and/or simpler drive schemes.

    摘要翻译: 根据特定一组处理参数制造的干涉式调制器可以具有非零偏移电压。 已经开发了一种用于修改处理参数以将非零偏移电压更接近零的过程。 例如,该过程可以涉及识别用于制造干涉式调制器的一组处理参数,其导致用于干涉式调制器的非零偏移电压。 然后可以修改该组处理参数以使非零偏移电压更接近零。 例如,修改处理参数集合可以包括修改用于制造干涉式调制器的一个或多个沉积参数,向干涉式调制器施加电流(例如,抵消电流)和/或退火干涉式调制器。 根据经修改的处理参数的集合制造的干涉式调制器可以具有改进的性能和/或更简单的驱动方案。

    ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF INTERFEROMETRIC MODULATORS
    8.
    发明申请
    ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF INTERFEROMETRIC MODULATORS 失效
    干涉仪调制器的电气特性

    公开(公告)号:US20080158646A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-03

    申请号:US12041618

    申请日:2008-03-03

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00

    摘要: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for testing the electrical characteristics of reflective displays, including interferometric modulator displays. In one embodiment, a controlled voltage is applied to conductive leads in the display and the resulting current is measured. The voltage may be controlled so as to ensure that interferometric modulators do not actuate during the resistance measurements. Also disclosed are methods for conditioning interferometric modulator display by applying a voltage waveform that causes actuation of interferometric modulators in the display.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于测试反射显示器的电气特性的方法和系统,包括干涉式调制器显示器。 在一个实施例中,将受控电压施加到显示器中的导电引线,并且测量所得到的电流。 可以控制电压以确保在电阻测量期间干涉式调制器不起动。 还公开了通过施加使显示器中的干涉式调制器致动的电压波形来调节干涉式调制器显示的方法。

    Electro-optical measurement of hysteresis in interferometric modulators
    9.
    发明授权
    Electro-optical measurement of hysteresis in interferometric modulators 有权
    干涉式调制器的滞后电光测量

    公开(公告)号:US07894076B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-22

    申请号:US12031602

    申请日:2008-02-14

    IPC分类号: G01B9/02

    CPC分类号: G02B26/001

    摘要: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for testing interferometric modulators. The interferometric modulators may be tested by applying a time-varying voltage stimulus and measuring the resulting reflectivity from the modulators.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于测试干涉式调制器的方法和装置。 可以通过施加时变电压刺激并且从调制器测量所得到的反射率来测试干涉式调制器。

    Electrical characterization of interferometric modulators
    10.
    发明授权
    Electrical characterization of interferometric modulators 失效
    干涉式调制器的电气特性

    公开(公告)号:US07580176B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-25

    申请号:US12041618

    申请日:2008-03-03

    IPC分类号: G02B26/00 H01L21/00

    摘要: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for testing the electrical characteristics of reflective displays, including interferometric modulator displays. In one embodiment, a controlled voltage is applied to conductive leads in the display and the resulting current is measured. The voltage may be controlled so as to ensure that interferometric modulators do not actuate during the resistance measurements. Also disclosed are methods for conditioning interferometric modulator display by applying a voltage waveform that causes actuation of interferometric modulators in the display.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于测试反射显示器的电气特性的方法和系统,包括干涉式调制器显示器。 在一个实施例中,将受控电压施加到显示器中的导电引线,并且测量所得到的电流。 可以控制电压以确保在电阻测量期间干涉式调制器不起动。 还公开了通过施加使显示器中的干涉式调制器致动的电压波形来调节干涉式调制器显示的方法。