Abstract:
A system and method for processing video data are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes generating halftone data for a first video frame and generating halftone data for a second video frame. The method further includes, to reduce at least one visual artifact, selectively copying the halftone data for the first video frame into the halftone data for the second video frame, the selective copying being based upon a comparison between a predetermined fixed threshold and the difference in a human visual system model-based perceptual error of the originally generated halftone data for the second video frame and a human visual system model-based perceptual error of the halftone data for the second video frame after the copying is done.
Abstract:
Devices and systems are provided for free space optical communication using optical films. Some embodiments involve using an optical film for the transmission and/or reception of light in a free space optical communication system. Some free space optical communication systems may involve devices, such as laptop computers, desktop computers, mobile communications devices, etc., that are configured for communication via an optical film. The optical film may be disposed on a device, on a wall, a window, furniture, etc., according to the implementation. Many types of free space optical communication systems are provided, including line of sight and non line of sight free space optical communication systems.
Abstract:
An interferometric modulating device is provided with a thermal expansion balancing layer on a side of the movable flexible layer opposite the movable reflector such that when temperature changes the distance between the movable reflector and the optical stack does not change significantly, thereby leading to stable color. Additionally, an interferometric modulating device is provided with a stiffening layer between the movable flexible layer and the movable reflector and at least one hollow void exists on the surface where the movable reflector and the stiffening layer contact each other so that the movable reflector is more rigid to bending, thereby reducing the temperature sensitivity of the movable reflector.
Abstract:
An illumination device includes a holographic film 89 and a light source 93, such as a point light source. The point light source 93 is positioned at an edge of the holographic film and has a light emitting face that faces the edge of the holographic film 89. The holographic film 89 includes a hologram formed of diffractive refractive index structures. The density of the diffractive refractive index structur-es increases with increasing distance from the light source 93. Light is propagated from the light source 93 through the holographic film 89, such as by total internal reflection. The diffractive refractive index structures turn the light, thereby causing the light to propagate out of the holographic film 89 in a desired direction. In some embodiments, the light propagating out of the holographic film 89 has a high uniformity across the surface of the holographic film 89.
Abstract:
A microelectromechanical (MEMS) device (1300) includes a substrate (20), a movable element (1340) over the substrate (20), and an actuation electrode (142) above the movable element (1340). The movable element (1340) includes a deformable layer (1302) and a reflective element (1314), The deformable layer (1302) is spaced from the reflective element (1314).
Abstract:
A microelectromechanical systems device (730) having a transparent substrate (710) joined to a planar backplate (720) with a raised perimeter structure (740a) forming a recessed cavity or cell (780). The raised perimeter structure (740a) is formed by applying a first layer (740a) around the peripheral area of the backplate (720) to form a recessed cell (780). A second layer (740b) is applied over the first layer. The first layer (740a) is thicker than the second layer (740b). The thicker layer (740a) comprises a viscous material. A second layer (740b) is a thinner adhesive layer, and is applied over the thicker layer (740a) to join the backplate (720) to the transparent substrate (710) to encapsulate the microelectromechanical systems device (730) formed on the transparent substrate (710).
Abstract:
Two-sided, back-to-back displays (100) are formed by sealing the backplates (130, 230) of two displays (110, 210) against one another. Mechanical parameters of the backplates (130, 230), e.g., stiffness and strength, do not meet the requirements for standalone one-sided displays which are otherwise similar to the two displays (110, 210). However, when sealed against one another, the backplates (130, 230) reinforce each other to meet or exceed the requirements for both one-sided and two-sided displays. The presence of backplates (130, 230) on each of the constituent one-sided displays (110, 210) allows one or both of those displays (110, 210) to be individually tested, thereby increasing the production yield of the back-to-back displays (100). The display elements (150) of the displays (110, 210) can comprise interferometric modulators.
Abstract:
Provided is a MEMS device 800 comprising an integrated post and deformable layer 870. In some embodiments, the transition between the post and deformable layer comprises substantially a single arcuate or convex surface, thereby providing a mechanically robust structure. Some embodiments provide a method for fabricating a MEMS device comprising the use of a self-planarizing sacrificial material, which provides a surface conducive to the formation of a relatively uniform deformable layer thereon.
Abstract:
Embodiments includes methods and systems for updating display devices at a variable refresh rate. One embodiment includes a method of updating an image displayed on a display device. The method includes setting an indicator to a first state that indicates that image data has been received subsequent to a previous update of a display device and periodically updating at least a portion of the display device to display the image. The updating is deferred for at least one period when the indicator is in a state other than the first state. In another embodiment, updates of the display are substantially asynchronous and occur as the processor writes data to one or more shift registers. When a shift register is filled, for example, having received data for a row within the display, the data in the shift register is written to the display. Other embodiments include methods of manufacturing such devices.
Abstract:
MEMS switches are formed with membranes or layers that are deformable upon the application of a voltage. In some embodiments, the application of a voltage opens switch contacts.