Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display which can be driven at high speed and at low voltage, and can be mechanically actuated for improved image quality and reduced power consumption.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for forming images on a display by using a control matrix to control movement of MEMS-based light modulators.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display which can be driven at high speed and at low voltage, and can be mechanically actuated for improved image quality and reduced power consumption.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for forming images on a display by using a control matrix to control movement of MEMS-based light modulators.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mechanically operable display which includes a bistable mechanism and can be driven at a low voltage for reduction in power consumption.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to an MEMS-based display device. Especially, the display device may includes an actuator having two mechanically compliant electrodes. Further, disclosed are a bistable shutter assembly and means of supporting a shutter in the shutter assembly, the both being included in the display device.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mechanically operable display which includes a bi-stable mechanism and is mechanically driven at a low voltage for reduced electric power consumption. SOLUTION: The invention relates to MEMS-based display devices. In particular, the display devices may include actuators having two mechanically compliant electrodes. In addition, bi-stable shutter assemblies included in the display devices and means for supporting shutters in shutter assemblies are disclosed. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mechanically operable display which comprises a bi-stable mechanism and which can be driven at low voltage for reduced power consumption.SOLUTION: This invention relates to a MEMS-based display device. In particular, the display device may comprise an actuator having two mechanically compliant electrodes. In addition, a bi-stable shutter assembly comprised in the display device and means for supporting a shutter in the shutter assembly are disclosed.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a direct-view MEMS display with improved image quality and reduced power consumption.SOLUTION: The direct-view MEMS display includes an array 702 of a MEMS light modulator and a controller 704 for controlling the state of each light modulator in the array and drivers 708, 710, 714. The controller 704 receives image data encoding an image frame for display, derives a plurality of sub-frame data sets from the image data, and outputs the plurality of sub-frame data sets to the drivers 708, 710, 714 according to an output sequence to realize the states indicated in the sub-frame data sets. The drivers 708, 710, 714 transmit data and actuation voltages to the array 702.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a low-power display with improved luminous efficiency.SOLUTION: A light modulation array 100 includes a plurality of shutter assemblies 102a-102d arranged in rows and columns. Two states of the shutter assemblies, open and closed, can be selectively set. The light modulation array has a first reflective surface defining a plurality of light-transmissive regions, and a second reflective surface which at least partially faces the first reflective surface to reflect light toward the plurality of light-transmissive regions.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a low-power display with improved luminous efficiency.SOLUTION: A spatial light modulator comprises: an anterior reflective surface 202 that is arranged for reflecting light so as to separate it from a front face of a display device and defines multiple light transmission areas 206; a posterior reflective surface 204 that is arranged for reflecting the light to the front face of the display device and at least partially faces the anterior reflective surface; and a light modulator array that is arranged between the posterior reflective surface and the front face of the display device for forming multiple display pixels by selectively blocking each of the light transmission areas defined by the anterior reflective surface. The light modulators in the light modulator array correspond to the light transmission areas, respectively.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mechanically operable display which includes a bi-stable mechanism and which can be driven at low voltage for reduced power consumption.SOLUTION: This invention relates to MEMS-based display device. In particular, the display device may include an actuator having two mechanically compliant electrodes. In addition, a bi-stable shutter assembly included in the display device and means for supporting a shutter in the shutter assembly are disclosed.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device and method for a display which can increase the contrast ratio and the brightness of the display utilizing a condenser array to condense light onto or through a surface of a mechanical light modulator.SOLUTION: An embodiment comprises: a light guide; a substrate separated from the light guide by a gap and having a front surface facing an intended viewer and a rear surface facing the light guide; and a MEMS-based optical modulator array 100 formed on the rear surface of the substrate.