公开(公告)号：EP2712428A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-02

申请号：EP12724490.3

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B. ,  FIKE III, Eugene E. ,  STEYN, Jasper Lodewyk ,  WU, Joyce

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  B81C1/00 ,  B81B7/00 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B7/0067 ,  B81B2201/038 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/00 ,  B81C1/00039 ,  B81C1/00261 ,  B81C2203/054 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2320/041 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L2223/54426 ,  H01L2224/1132 ,  H01L2224/114 ,  H01L2224/11462 ,  H01L2224/131 ,  H01L2224/16238 ,  H01L2224/2612 ,  H01L2224/29011 ,  H01L2224/32238 ,  H01L2224/73201 ,  H01L2224/81121 ,  H01L2224/81192 ,  H01L2224/81815 ,  H01L2224/83007 ,  H01L2224/83121 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/12043 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/15788 ,  Y10T428/24157 ,  Y10T428/24744 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a first substrate, a plurality of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) light modulators formed from a structural material coupled to the first substrate and a second substrate separated from the first substrate. A plurality of spacers extend from the first substrate to keep the second substrate a minimum distance away from the plurality of light modulators. The spacers include a first polymer layer having a surface in contact with the first substrate, a second polymer layer encapsulating the first polymer layer and a layer of the structural material encapsulating the second polymer layer. The spacers can be used as fluid barriers and configured to surround more than one but less than all of the MEMS light modulators in the display apparatus.

公开(公告)号：EP2972551A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-20

申请号：EP14711389.8

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  ENGLISH, Stephen ,  VILLARREAL, Javier ,  PAYNE, Richard S. ,  KLINE, Mark ,  LEWIS, Stephen R. ,  HAGOOD, Nesbitt ,  FIKE, Eugene

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/02

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.

公开(公告)号：EP2972553A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-20

申请号：EP14713672.5

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  VILLARREAL, Javier ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B.

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/023 ,  B81B3/0083 ,  B81B3/0086 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G03B9/02

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing compact shutter assemblies. Shutter assemblies can be formed in a more compact fashion, allowing for higher pixel-per-inch displays, by incorporating shutters that during actuation pass over or under portions of the actuators that control those shutters.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提供紧凑型快门组件的系统，方法和装置。 快门组件可以以更紧凑的方式形成，允许更高的每英寸像素的显示器，通过结合在致动过程中或在执行器的控制这些百叶窗的部分之下的百叶窗。

公开(公告)号：EP2972552A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-20

申请号：EP14711390.6

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  VILLARREAL, Javier ,  GINGRAS, Michael Andrew

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B5/005 ,  B29D11/0074 ,  B81C1/00317 ,  B81C2201/0108 ,  G02B26/023

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.

公开(公告)号：WO2014164146A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/020820

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： VILLARREAL, Javier ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B.

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02B27/0018

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 dual-level shutter assemblies. Each dual-level shutter assembly includes front and rear light obstructing levels positioned adjacent to respective front and rear light blocking layers. The front and rear light blocking layers define apertures providing optical paths from a backlight to the front of the display. The dual-level shutters selectively obstruct these optical paths to generate 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。 显示装置包括双层快门组件。 每个双水平快门组件包括邻近相应的前后遮光层定位的前光和后光阻挡层。 前后遮光层限定了从背光到显示器前部的光路的孔。 双层百叶窗选择性地阻挡这些光路以产生图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2014126890A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：PCT/US2014/015718

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： ANDERSSON, Mark B. ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  VILLARREAL, Javier ,  WU, Joyce H.

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/0128 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02F1/0102

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for forming display structures having shutters that have a different height than corresponding actuators. In one aspect, a display apparatus includes an electrostatic actuator including opposing beam electrodes having primary faces normal to a substrate on which they are formed. The height of at least one of the opposing beam electrodes defines an actuator height. The apparatus also includes a shutter configured to be driven by the electrostatic actuator. The shutter includes at least one protrusion, the protrusion having a first sidewall and a second sidewall normal to a primary plane of the shutter, wherein a first sidewall height of the first sidewall is substantially different from the actuator height.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于形成具有与相应的致动器不同的高度的百叶窗的显示结构的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，显示装置包括静电致动器，该静电致动器包括相对的光束电极，所述相对的光束电极具有与形成它们的基板垂直的主面。 至少一个相对的梁电极的高度限定了致动器的高度。 该装置还包括构造成由静电致动器驱动的快门。 闸板包括至少一个突起，该突起具有第一侧壁和垂直于活门主要平面的第二侧壁，其中第一侧壁的第一侧壁高度与致动器高度基本上不同。

公开(公告)号：EP2972554A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-20

申请号：EP14714834.0

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  FIKE, Eugene ,  SHI, Jianru ,  NI CHLEIRIGH, Cait ,  ENGLISH, Stephen ,  HAGOOD, Nesbitt ,  LEWIS, Stephen R. ,  VILLARREAL, Javier

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/023 ,  B81B3/001 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/00039 ,  B81C1/00476

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.

公开(公告)号：WO2014120444A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：PCT/US2014/011660

申请日：2014-01-15

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： VILLARREAL, Javier ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  STEYN, Jasper Lodewyk ,  PAYNE, Richard S. ,  LEWIS, Stephen R.

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/007 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/0163 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  B81C2201/053 ,  B81C2201/112 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G3/22

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing relatively thinner and less stiff compliant beams for a shutter assembly. A protective coating is deposited and patterned over the shutter assembly before it is released from a sacrificial mold over which the shutter assembly is formed. Because some primary surfaces of the compliant beams are in contact with the sacrificial mold, these primary surfaces are not coated with the protective coating. Therefore, when the shutter assembly is finally released, the resulting compliant beams are relatively thinner and less stiff providing a reduction in an actuation voltage used to operate the shutter assembly. In some instances, the protective coating is patterned into discontinuous segments before release.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于为快门组件提供相对较薄且较不硬的柔性梁的系统，方法和装置。 在从快门组件形成的牺牲模具释放之前，将保护涂层沉积并在其上形成图案。 由于柔性梁的一些主表面与牺牲模具接触，所以这些主表面没有涂覆保护涂层。 因此，当快门组件最终被释放时，所产生的柔性梁相对较薄并且较不硬，从而降低用于操作闸板组件的致动电压。 在一些情况下，保护性涂层在释放之前被图案化成不连续段。

公开(公告)号：WO2014099599A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2013/074634

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： GANDHI, Jignesh ,  LEWIS, Stephen R. ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy J.

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/0426

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for reducing undesired capacitance and electrostatic attraction among components of electromechanical systems (EMS) displays. An apparatus includes an array of display elements, a control matrix, and an electric insulation layer. The display elements each include a movable light blocking component coupled to a conductive beam. The control matrix includes a plurality of interconnects, including at least one switched interconnect, which passes under and is electrically isolated from at least one of the conductive beam and the movable light blocking component.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于减少机电系统（EMS）显示器的组件之间的不期望的电容和静电吸引的系统，方法和装置。 一种装置包括显示元件阵列，控制矩阵和电绝缘层。 显示元件各自包括耦合到导电束的可移动遮光部件。 控制矩阵包括多个互连件，其包括至少一个开关互连件，其经过导电束和可移动遮光部件中的至少一个下方并与之隔离。

公开(公告)号：WO2014164140A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/020796

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  VILLARREAL, Javier ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B.

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/023 ,  B81B3/0083 ,  B81B3/0086 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/04 ,  G03B9/02

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing compact shutter assemblies. Shutter assemblies can be formed in a more compact fashion, allowing for higher pixel-per-inch displays, by incorporating shutters that during actuation pass over or under portions of the actuators that control those shutters.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提供紧凑型快门组件的系统，方法和装置。 快门组件可以以更紧凑的方式形成，允许更高的像素每英寸显示器，通过结合快门在启动期间通过控制这些快门的致动器部分之下或之下。