公开(公告)号：WO2017019208A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2016/038740

申请日：2016-06-22

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： FIKE III, Eugene ,  SPARKS, Andrew William ,  FIJOL, John ,  DUNN, Tyler

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K5/0017

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a bezel region of a display device. A display device can include a first substrate and a second substrate coupled by an edge seal. An array of shutter-based display elements can be positioned within an image forming region between the first and second substrates. A plurality of mechanical supports can be positioned within a bezel region outside of the image-rendering region and within the edge seal. Along a side of the bezel region that extends in a direction perpendicular to a direction of shutter motion, adjacent mechanical supports can be separated from one another by a gap that is longer than each of the mechanical supports in the direction perpendicular to the direction of shutter motion.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于支持显示装置的边框区域的系统，方法和装置。 显示装置可以包括通过边缘密封件联接的第一基板和第二基板。 基于快门的显示元件的阵列可以位于第一和第二基板之间的图像形成区域内。 多个机械支撑件可以位于图像再现区域外侧和边缘密封件内的边框区域内。 沿着与快门运动方向垂直的方向延伸的边框区域的一侧，相邻的机械支撑件可以在与快门方向垂直的方向上比每个机械支撑件更长的间隙彼此分离 运动。

公开(公告)号：WO2016195808A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2016/026214

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： YARAS, Fahri ,  BUCKLEY, Edward

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/2081 ,  G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G2300/0452 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2320/064 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2340/0428

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, of this disclosure allow for forming an image frame on a display device. In one aspect, a controller associated with a display device can be configured to correct for output white point shift due to variation, across separate color subfields of an image frame, in the respective number of subframes or the respective subframe weights. The controller can determine aggregate subframe weights for at least two color subfields and adjust at least one display parameter based on the determined aggregate subframe weights, to shift the output white point towards a white point of a target color gamut. The display parameter(s) can include a duty cycle of a color subfield, tristimulus coordinates of light used to illuminate a color subfield or gamut mapping function. The controller can display the image frame according to the adjusted display parameter(s).

Abstract translation: 本公开允许在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序的系统，方法和装置允许在显示装置上形成图像帧。 在一个方面，与显示设备相关联的控制器可以被配置为校正由于在相应数量的子帧或相应的子帧权重中的图像帧的分离的彩色子场的变化引起的输出白点移位。 控制器可以确定至少两个颜色子场的聚合子帧权重，并且基于确定的聚合子帧权重来调整至少一个显示参数，以将输出白点移动到目标色域的白点。 显示参数可以包括彩色子场的占空比，用于照亮彩色子场的光的三色坐标或色域映射函数。 控制器可以根据调整后的显示参数显示图像帧。

公开(公告)号：WO2016094326A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：PCT/US2015/064337

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： PAPPAS, Ilias ,  NI CHLEIRIGH, Cait

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  G09G3/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/00 ,  G09G3/006 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2300/0866 ,  G09G2310/0251 ,  G09G2320/029

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for adjusting a voltage applied to a transistor based on a change in an electrical characteristic. In one aspect, a system includes an array of display elements each including an electrical element having a first terminal and a transistor. Each electrical element is capable of at least a first and a second configuration based on an electrical state of the transistor. A current sensor is capable of sensing a current through at least one of the transistors. A compensation circuit compares the current with a reference current and provides at least one adjustment signal. A display driver provides an update voltage based on the at least one adjustment signal, and also provides a data signal for each of the display elements. The electrical state of each of the transistors is based on the update voltage and the data signal.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于基于电特性的变化来调整施加到晶体管的电压的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，一种系统包括显示元件阵列，每个显示元件包括具有第一端子和晶体管的电气元件。 每个电气元件能够基于晶体管的电状态至少第一和第二配置。 电流传感器能够感测通过至少一个晶体管的电流。 补偿电路将电流与参考电流进行比较，并提供至少一个调整信号。 显示驱动器基于至少一个调整信号提供更新电压，并且还为每个显示元件提供数据信号。 每个晶体管的电状态基于更新电压和数据信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2016064561A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：PCT/US2015/053995

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： BUCKLEY, Edward

IPC: H04N1/52 ,  H04N1/54 ,  G09G3/20 ,  H04N9/31 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/2044 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G5/026 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/0266 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2360/16 ,  H04N1/52 ,  H04N1/54 ,  H04N9/3111

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for generating images on a display using a hybrid scalar-vector dithering process. The hybrid scalar-vector dithering process includes a combination of a scalar dithering process and a vector dithering process. In the scalar dithering process, at least one color subfield is dithered based on the data within just that color subfield. In the vector dithering process, data across multiple color subfields is dithered together. In some implementations, the color subfield processed by the scalar dithering process is a composite color subfield, such as white (W), yellow (Y), cyan (C) and magenta (M). The color subfields processed by the vector dithering process can be component color subfields, such as red (R), green (G), and blue (B) color subfields. In some implementations, an identical dither mask is applied in both the vector and scalar portions of the hybrid scalar-vector dithering process.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了使用混合标量矢量抖动处理在显示器上生成图像的系统，方法和装置。 混合标量矢量抖动处理包括标量抖动处理和矢量抖动处理的组合。 在标量抖动处理中，基于该颜色子字段内的数据，至少一个彩色子场被抖动。 在矢量抖动过程中，跨多个颜色子场的数据被抖动在一起。 在一些实现中，由标量抖动处理处理的彩色子场是诸如白色（W），黄色（Y），青色（C）和品红色（M）的复合颜色子场。 通过矢量抖动处理处理的彩色子场可以是分量颜色子场，例如红色（R），绿色（G）和蓝色（B）彩色子场。 在一些实现中，将相同的抖动掩码应用于混合标量向量抖动处理的向量和标量部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2016057220A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：PCT/US2015/051656

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： VILLARREAL, Javier ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy ,  HO, Chin-Yuan ,  LIN, Hung-Chien

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: B81C1/00523 ,  B81B3/0029 ,  B81B7/02 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/0307 ,  B81C1/0019 ,  B81C1/00412 ,  B81C2201/0105 ,  B81C2201/0159 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G06T1/20

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus including processes that use two layers of resist, with a layer of etch stop material in between. The two layers of resist may be etched in separate processes to form devices having vias with sidewalls that extend through both layers of resist

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了包括使用两层抗蚀剂的工艺的系统，方法和设备，其间具有一层蚀刻停止材料。 可以在单独的工艺中蚀刻两层抗蚀剂，以形成具有延伸穿过两层抗蚀剂的侧壁的通路的器件

公开(公告)号：WO2016048902A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：PCT/US2015/051243

申请日：2015-09-21

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： MA, Ji ,  WEI, Xianhe ,  FIKE, Eugene

IPC: B81B7/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/00 ,  B32B37/0076 ,  B32B37/1292 ,  B32B37/18 ,  B32B2037/1253 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  B81B7/0038 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G06T2200/28 ,  G06T2211/00

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for packaging a display device, such as an electromechanical systems (EMS) device, with a seal. In one aspect, the display device includes a seal or sealant surrounding a display region of the display device in contact with and between two substrates. The sealant can include an epoxy matrix with a plurality of first spacers and a plurality of second spacers. In some implementations, the first spacers can be about the same size and define a substrate-to-substrate gap between the two substrates. In some implementations, each of the second spacers can be smaller than the first spacers, where the second spacers have a water vapor transmission rate less than the epoxy.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于封装具有密封件的显示装置（例如机电系统（EMS）装置）的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，显示装置包括围绕显示装置的显示区域的密封件或密封件，其与两个基板之间接触并且在两个基板之间。 密封剂可以包括具有多个第一间隔物和多个第二间隔物的环氧树脂基体。 在一些实施方案中，第一间隔物可以具有大致相同的尺寸并且限定两个基底之间的基底到基底间隙。 在一些实施方案中，每个第二间隔物可以小于第一间隔物，其中第二间隔物具有小于环氧树脂的水蒸汽透过率。

公开(公告)号：WO2016039919A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2015/044790

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： FARENC, Didier Henri ,  PAN, Paul Penchin

IPC: H05B33/08 ,  G09G3/00 ,  H02M3/157

CPC classification number: G09G5/006 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G3/3486 ,  G09G2310/0213 ,  G09G2310/0221 ,  G09G2330/025 ,  G09G2330/028 ,  H02M1/15 ,  H02M3/156 ,  H02M2001/0025 ,  H02M2001/0035 ,  H02M2003/1566 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  Y02B70/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a power supply module capable of providing power to a display apparatus. In one aspect, the power supply module can include a power supply controller that is capable executing commutation cycles, where each commutation cycle includes energizing an inductor for a first time period and then allowing the energized inductor to supply power to the display apparatus for a second time period. The power supply module can operate in active-high and active-low states, in which the power supply module executes commutation cycles, and a suspend state, in which no commutation cycles are executed. The power supply module transitions between these states based in part on the value of the output voltage. A peak current value is varied such that that the power supply module converges to operating in the active-high and active-low states after peak current demand is met.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了能够向显示装置提供电力的电源模块的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，电源模块可以包括能够执行换向循环的电源控制器，其中每个换向循环包括在第一时间段内激励电感器，然后允许通电电感器向显示装置供电第二 时间段。 电源模块可以在电源模块执行换向循环的高电平有效和低电平状态下工作，而在其中不执行换向循环的暂停状态。 电源模块部分基于输出电压的值在这些状态之间转换。 峰值电流值变化，使得电源模块在满足峰值电流需求之后收敛到活跃高电平和低电平有效状态。

公开(公告)号：WO2016022285A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：PCT/US2015/041370

申请日：2015-07-21

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： WU, Joyce ,  ANDERSSON, Mark ,  DUNN, Tyler ,  SPARKS, Andrew William

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3433 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B7/045 ,  B32B33/00 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  G02B26/023

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a shutter-based light modulator. The shutter includes at least three depressions extending outward from the surface of the shutter. Any two adjacent depressions of the at least three depressions define a gap therebetween to reduce damping forces caused by fluids in which the shutter is immersed. In some implementations, the at least three depressions can be aligned into more than one row, each row including more than two of the at least three depressions, along the surface of the shutter. In some implementations, to improve structural stability of the shutter, depressions in one row are staggered with respect to depressions in another row.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于基于快门的光调制器的系统，方法和装置。 快门包括从快门表面向外延伸的至少三个凹陷。 所述至少三个凹陷中的任何两个相邻凹部在其间限定了间隙，以减少由其中浸入快门的流体引起的阻尼力。 在一些实施方案中，至少三个凹陷可以沿着快门的表面对准成多于一行，每行包括多于两个的至少三个凹陷。 在一些实施方案中，为了提高快门的结构稳定性，一排中的凹陷相对于另一排中的凹陷交错。

公开(公告)号：WO2016018558A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：PCT/US2015/038784

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： PAN, Paul Penchin

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  G09G3/20

CPC classification number: G09G3/346 ,  G09G3/2085 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0452 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2310/0237 ,  G09G2330/06 ,  G09G2360/142 ,  G09G2370/04 ,  G09G2370/18

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing displays. In one aspect, a display has an optical data path for transmitting data between a controller and an array of display elements. The controller couples to a transmitter for transmitting an optical signal and the display elements couple to a receiver that receives optical signals. The transmitter transmits an optical signal that carries control data for controlling the operation of the display element. The receiver receives the control data and provides the control data to a driver that uses the control data to control the operation of the display element. In some implementations, the control data is multiplexed with image data and communication data to provide an optical data path that carries image data and control data for forming an image and that carries communication data that can propagate through the display and to a remote location.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提供显示器的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，显示器具有用于在控制器和显示元件阵列之间传送数据的光学数据路径。 控制器耦合到用于发送光信号的发射机，并且显示元件耦合到接收光信号的接收机。 发射机发送携带用于控制显示元件的操作的控制数据的光信号。 接收器接收控制数据，并将控制数据提供给使用控制数据的驱动器来控制显示元件的操作。 在一些实施方案中，控制数据与图像数据和通信数据进行多路复用，以提供携带用于形成图像的图像数据和控制数据的光学数据路径，并且其携带可以通过显示器和远程位置传播的通信数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2016010660A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：PCT/US2015/035806

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： SPARKS, Andrew William ,  DE GROOT, Wilhelmus Adrianus

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/04 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/0413 ,  G09G2310/0232

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for displaying images on a display. An image-forming region is formed by a plurality of display elements each having a movable shutter component. Images are generated by controlling the shutter component of each of the plurality of display elements to move into open or closed positions depending on a desired light output intensity. Optically inactive display elements are positioned outside of the image-forming region. The position of the movable shutter component of each optically inactive display element is selected based on the next state of the movable component of at least one display element. The optically inactive display elements can increase the speed of the shutter components of display elements by displacing a fluid that surrounds the display elements and the optically inactive display elements.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于在显示器上显示图像的系统，方法和装置。 图像形成区域由各自具有可移动快门部件的多个显示元件形成。 通过根据期望的光输出强度控制多个显示元件中的每一个的快门分量以进入打开或关闭位置来产生图像。 光学无效显示元件位于图像形成区域的外部。 基于至少一个显示元件的可移动部件的下一个状态来选择每个光学无效显示元件的可移动快门部件的位置。 光学无效显示元件可以通过移动包围显示元件和光学无效显示元件的流体来增加显示元件的快门部件的速度。