MULTI-STATE SHUTTER ASSEMBLIES HAVING SEGMENTED DRIVE ELECTRODE SETS
    11.
    发明申请
    MULTI-STATE SHUTTER ASSEMBLIES HAVING SEGMENTED DRIVE ELECTRODE SETS 审中-公开
    具有分段驱动电极组的多状态快门组件

    公开(公告)号:WO2014158704A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/019415

    申请日:2014-02-28

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus incorporating display elements having light modulators that can operate in more than two states. In some implementations, the light modulator assembly includes an electrostatic actuator that includes a load electrode coupled to a shutter and a drive electrode set positioned proximate to the load electrode. The drive electrode set includes a plurality of discrete portions that are configured to drive the light modulator assembly to a plurality of different light modulator states. In some such implementations, the portions of the drive electrode set are positioned opposite to corresponding regions of the load electrode. In some implementations, the portions are arranged such that the portions are configured to electrostatically engage with adjacent regions of the load electrode.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了结合具有可以在两种以上状态下操作的光调制器的显示元件的系统,方法和装置。 在一些实施方式中,光调制器组件包括静电致动器,其包括耦合到快门的负载电极和靠近负载电极定位的驱动电极组。 驱动电极组包括多个分立部分,其被配置为将光调制器组件驱动到多个不同的光调制器状态。 在一些这样的实施方案中,驱动电极组的部分与负载电极的对应区域相对定位。 在一些实施方式中,这些部分被布置成使得这些部分构造成与负载电极的相邻区域静电接合。

    PREVENTING GLASS PARTICLE INJECTION DURING THE OIL FILL PROCESS
    12.
    发明申请
    PREVENTING GLASS PARTICLE INJECTION DURING THE OIL FILL PROCESS 审中-公开
    在油灌装过程中防止玻璃颗粒注射

    公开(公告)号:WO2014105471A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:PCT/US2013/075278

    申请日:2013-12-16

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for preventing particles from entering electromechanical systems (EMS) display devices. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a plate, a substrate supporting at least one EMS device, a seal joining the plate and the substrate to define a cavity therebetween and at least one port for receiving a fluid, and a filter disposed between the port and the EMS device. The filter includes elements formed on at least one of a surface of the substrate and a surface of the plate, defining a gap sized to allow the received fluid to pass and to inhibit non-fluidic particles carried in the fluid from the EMS device.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于防止颗粒进入机电系统(EMS)显示装置的系统,方法和装置。 在一个方面,一种装置包括板,支撑至少一个EMS装置的基板,连接板和基板的密封件,以在其间限定一个空腔,以及用于接收流体的至少一个端口,以及设置在端口和 EMS设备。 过滤器包括形成在基板的表面和板的表面中的至少一个上的元件,其限定了尺寸允许接收的流体通过并且抑制来自EMS装置的流体中携带的非流体颗粒的间隙。

    DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH MULTI-HEIGHT SPACERS
    13.
    发明申请
    DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH MULTI-HEIGHT SPACERS 审中-公开
    具有多个高度间隔的显示设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2014043324A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:PCT/US2013/059420

    申请日:2013-09-12

    Abstract: A device includes an array of devices formed on a first substrate. A second substrate is spaced away from the first substrate such that the array of devices are positioned between the first and second substrates. A plurality of spacers arc coupled to the first substrate to maintain at least a minimum gap between the first substrate and the second substrate. The plurality of spacers include a first set of spacers and a second set of spacers. The spacers in the first set of spacers are shorter than the spacers in the second set of spacers. At least one spacer in the second set of spacers is positioned between at least two spacers in the first set of spacers. In some implementations, the device is a display device and the MEMS devices are modulators.

    Abstract translation: 一种器件包括形成在第一衬底上的器件阵列。 第二衬底与第一衬底间隔开,使得器件阵列位于第一和第二衬底之间。 多个间隔件电弧耦合到第一基板以保持第一基板和第二基板之间的至少最小间隙。 多个间隔件包括第一组间隔件和第二组间隔件。 第一组隔离物中的间隔物比第二组隔离物中的间隔物短。 第二组隔离物中的至少一个隔离物位于第一组隔离物中的至少两个间隔物之间​​。 在一些实施方案中,该器件是显示器件,并且MEMS器件是调制器。

    DISPLAY APPARATUS INCORPORATING DUAL-LEVEL SHUTTERS
    15.
    发明申请
    DISPLAY APPARATUS INCORPORATING DUAL-LEVEL SHUTTERS 审中-公开
    显示设备包含双层切换器

    公开(公告)号:WO2014158904A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/020822

    申请日:2014-03-05

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for modulating light to form an image on a display, as well as methods manufacturing such apparatus. The display apparatus includes shutters having asymmetric light obstructing portions extending out from opposing sides of a shutter aperture along an axis of motion of the shutter. Actuators move the shutters laterally along the axis of motion to move the shutter between fully closed, partially open, and fully open states to modulate light, thereby forming an image.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于调制光以在显示器上形成图像的系统,方法和装置,以及制造这种装置的方法。 显示装置包括具有不对称光阻挡部分的快门,该光束阻挡部分沿着快门的运动轴线从快门孔的相对侧延伸出来。 致动器沿着运动轴线横向移动百叶窗,以在完全关闭,部分打开和完全打开状态之间移动快门以调制光,从而形成图像。

    INTEGRATED ELEVATED APERTURE LAYER AND DISPLAY APPARATUS
    16.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED ELEVATED APERTURE LAYER AND DISPLAY APPARATUS 审中-公开
    集成高级光栅层和显示设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2014149619A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/019900

    申请日:2014-03-03

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for displaying images. One such apparatus includes a substrate, an elevated aperture layer (EAL) defining a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, a plurality of anchors for supporting the EAL over the substrate and a plurality of display elements positioned between the substrate and the EAL. Each of the display elements may correspond to at least one respective aperture of the plurality of apertures defined by the EAL. Each display element also includes a movable portion supported over the substrate by a corresponding anchor supporting the EAL over the substrate. In some implementations, one or more light dispersion elements may be disposed in optical paths passing through the apertures defined by the EAL.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示图像的系统,方法和装置。 一种这样的设备包括基板,限定穿过其中形成的多个孔的升高孔径层(EAL),用于在基板上支撑EAL的多个锚固件和位于基板和EAL之间的多个显示元件。 每个显示元件可以对应于由EAL限定的多个孔中的至少一个相应的孔。 每个显示元件还包括通过在衬底上支撑EAL的相应锚固件支撑在衬底上的可移动部分。 在一些实施方案中,一个或多个光色散元件可以设置在穿过由EAL限定的孔的光路中。

    MEMS DISPLAY INCORPORATING EXTENDED HEIGHT ACTUATORS
    18.
    发明申请
    MEMS DISPLAY INCORPORATING EXTENDED HEIGHT ACTUATORS 审中-公开
    MEMS显示器扩大高度执行器

    公开(公告)号:WO2015026490A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:PCT/US2014/048477

    申请日:2014-07-28

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for a MEMS display incorporating extended height actuators. A light modulating component can be positioned between a substrate and an opposing surface coupled to the substrate. A suspended electrode can be coupled to the light modulating component and suspended between the substrate and the opposing surface. An extended-height electrode can be positioned immediately adjacent to the suspended electrode, and can extend from the substrate up to a height beyond the height of the suspended electrode. The suspended electrode and the extended-height electrode can be configured to move the light modulating component laterally with respect to the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于包括扩展高度致动器的MEMS显示器的系统,方法和装置。 光调制组件可以位于衬底和耦合到衬底的相对表面之间。 悬挂的电极可以耦合到光调制部件并悬挂在基板和相对的表面之间。 延伸高度的电极可以紧邻悬挂的电极定位,并且可以从衬底延伸到高于悬挂电极的高度的高度。 悬置电极和延伸高度电极可以被配置为相对于衬底横向移动光调制组件。

    DISPLAY APPARATUS INCORPORATING AN ELEVATED APERTURE LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    19.
    发明申请
    DISPLAY APPARATUS INCORPORATING AN ELEVATED APERTURE LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME 审中-公开
    包含高级光栅层的显示装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014149621A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/019910

    申请日:2014-03-03

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for displaying images. Some such apparatus include an array of display elements coupled to a substrate and an elevated aperture layer (EAL) suspended over the array of display elements. The EAL is coupled to the substrate, and includes, for each of the display elements, at least one aperture for allowing passage of light therethrough. Methods for manufacturing such apparatus include at least one of forming etch holes through the EAL, employing an at least partially sublimatable sacrificial mold, employing a two phase release process, and releasing the apparatus such that a portion of a sacrificial mold remains surrounding portions of the apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示图像的系统,方法和装置。 一些这样的设备包括耦合到基板的显示元件阵列和悬挂在显示元件阵列上的升高的孔径层(EAL)。 所述EAL耦合到所述基板,并且对于每个所述显示元件包括用于允许光通过的至少一个孔。 用于制造这种设备的方法包括至少一个通过EAL形成蚀刻孔,使用至少部分可升华的牺牲模具,采用两相释放过程,并且释放该设备使得牺牲模具的一部分保持围绕 仪器。

    DISPLAY APPARATUS INCORPORATING AN INTERCONNECT-SUPPORTING ELEVATED APERTURE LAYER
    20.
    发明申请
    DISPLAY APPARATUS INCORPORATING AN INTERCONNECT-SUPPORTING ELEVATED APERTURE LAYER 审中-公开
    连接互连支持的高级光栅层的显示设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2014149620A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/019903

    申请日:2014-03-03

    CPC classification number: H05K13/00 B81B7/008 G02B26/023 Y10T29/49155

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for displaying images. Some such apparatus include a transparent substrate, a display element formed on the substrate, a light blocking elevated aperture layer (EAL) supported over the substrate by an anchor formed on the substrate, and an electrical interconnect disposed on the EAL for carrying an electrical signal to the display element. The electrical interconnect can include one or more of a data voltage interconnect, a scan-line interconnect or a global interconnect. In some implementations, a dielectric layer can separate the electrical interconnect from the EAL. The EAL can include an aperture formed through it that corresponds to the display element. In some implementations, a second electrical interconnect disposed on the substrate can be electrically coupled to a plurality of display elements.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示图像的系统,方法和装置。 一些这样的设备包括透明基板,形成在基板上的显示元件,通过形成在基板上的锚支撑在基板上的遮光升高孔径层(EAL)以及设置在EAL上的用于承载电信号的电互连 到显示元件。 电互连可以包括数据电压互连,扫描线互连或全局互连中的一个或多个。 在一些实施方案中,电介质层可以将电互连与EAL分离。 EAL可以包括通过它形成的对应于显示元件的孔。 在一些实现中,布置在基板上的第二电互连可以电耦合到多个显示元件。

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