Abstract:
An imaging apparatus (100) for providing an image from a display (106) to an observer (101), comprising: a display (106) generating an optical output, an imaging surface member (109) constructed and arranged for viewing by said observer, and a scanning mirror/lens assembly (102) optically interposed between the display and the imaging surface member, and constructed and arranged to motively repetitively scan the display, generate a scanned image, and transmit the scanned image to the imaging surface member, for viewing of the scanned image. Various field emitter display designs and subassemblies are described, which may be usefully employed in such imaging apparatus.
Abstract:
A mask structure (220) may be formed on a field emitter substrate(100) for use in forming emitter wells (110) on and in the substrate. The mask structure (220) may be formed from a multilayered structure on the surface of the substrate (100) using a laser lithography process. From the substrate up, the multilayered structure may include an antireflective coating (200), a photoresistive layer (300), an optional etch resistant layer (600) between the antireflective coating and the photoresistive layer, and an optional second antireflective coating (700) between the optional etch resistant layer and the photoresistive layer. The pattern of the mask structure (220) may be transferred to the multilayer structure by exposing the photoresistive layer (300) to laser light. The antireflective coatings (200, 700) may reduce the amount of stray laser light that reflects off the substrate (100) and onto the back of the photoresistive layer (300). Development of the photoresistive layer (300) follwing exposure to laser light may be monitored and selectively arrested to form a mask structure (220) with a selective pitch. The antireflective coating (200) may be etched optionally so that it is undercut beneath the overlying etch resistant layer (600) or photoresistive layer (300) to aid in the formation of emitters (500) using a veil field emitter process or an etched gate process.
Abstract:
A light emitting device (1) comprises a plurality of stacked organic light emitting devices (10, 20, 30) which are arranged in a stack. The light emitting device (1) further includes a controller (3) for controlling the operation of each of the plurality of organic light emitting devices (10, 20, 30) in the stack. The controller (3) simultaneously supplies the same current to each of the organic light emitting devices (10, 20, 30) in the stack as well as to each of the plurality of organic light emitting devices (1).
Abstract:
A field emitter array magnetic sensor (FEAMS) device, comprising: an anode; a base plate member having on a first side thereof a plurality of gated field emitter elements thereon, in spaced proximal relationship to the anode. The plurality of gated field emitter elements and the anode structure are arranged so that each of the gated field emitter elements is in electron emitting relationship to varying electron impingement sites depending on intensity of the magnetic field on the gated field emitter element. The device includes structure for sensing the locations of the anode structure electron impingement sites receiving electrons from the plurality of gated field emitter elements, and determining the strength and orientation of the magnetic field. Also disclosed are various anode configurations which may be usefully employed in the FEAMS device of the invention.
Abstract:
An organic light emitting device (OLED) for a color video display. The OLED (10) is a layered structure formed on a substrate (100). A layer of light emitting organic material (300) is sandwiched between two conductive layers (200, 250) and placed on the substrate (100). Overlying the conductors (200, 250) and organic layer (300) is a transparent cover layer (500). The OLED (10) of the present invention includes an innovative microcavity enhancing structure (400), which restricts light emission in directions parallel to the substrate (100) and provides increased light output toward the viewer.
Abstract:
A process for fabricating an organic light-emitting device ("OLED") (100). The process includes an innovative method for removing moisture from an OLED structure through the introduction of a reactive gas. The method includes the steps of: separating the OLED upper and lower plates (101, 104); introducing a gas between the plates to react with moisture; and sealing the plates together.
Abstract:
A sealing structure (190) for an organic light emitting device display (100). The sealing structure (190) comprises a metal film (175) overlying a dielectric film (150). The sealing structure (190) has low moisture and oxygen permeability. At least one of the metal layers (175) may react with moisture or oxygen to seal off pin holes. A net low stress sealing structure (190) may be formed by combining tensile and compressive films. The sealing structure (190) may be etched to create openings (160) for connection to outside circuitry. The innovative sealing structure (190) minimizes moisture leakage and vertical shorts between diode cathode (900) and anode (400).
Abstract:
A spacer structure (10) for use in a flat panel display (100), and a corresponding flat panel display article (100) are disclosed, together with an appertaining method of fabricating the spacer structure utilizing a photosensitive precursor material which is selectively irradiated, developed and etchingly processed to produce shaped standoff elements for a unitary spacer structure. The spacer structure may be dimensionally fabricated to precisely align with a selected pixel region, comprising a single pixel or an array of pixels, e.g., a color (red, blue, green) triad.
Abstract:
A light emitting device (1) comprises a plurality of stacked organic light emitting devices (10, 20, 30) which are arranged in a stack. The light emitting device (1) further includes a controller (3) for controlling the operation of each of the plurality of organic light emitting devices (10, 20, 30) in the stack. The controller (3) simultaneously supplies the same current to each of the organic light emitting devices (10, 20, 30) in the stack as well as to each of the plurality of organic light emitting devices (1).
Abstract:
A method of forming an active matrix organic light emitting device display. The method includes the steps of providing an organic light emitting plate assembly (10), providing an active matrix plate assembly (20), and sealing the organic light emitting plate assembly to the active matrix assembly. The active matrix plate assembly may include a substrate (210), drive circuitry (220) formed thereon, and at least one pixel pad (230). The at least one pixel pad may be formed from an electron injector material selected from the group consisting of Mg+Al, Al+Li, LiF/Al and CsC. The method may further include the step ion beam cleaning the at least one pixel pad (230) prior to the step of sealing the organic light emitting plate assembly to the active matrix plate assembly.