公开(公告)号：WO2014113373A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2014/011441

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： WU, Joyce H. ,  SHI, Jianru

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G09F9/372 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/0842

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided for increasing the aperture ratio of a display by increasing the total travel distance of respective light modulating bodies in a display while maintaining fast switching speeds. Increasing the total travel distance allows for a larger aperture ratio in a display, which provides greater power savings and increased display brightness. The total travel distance of a light modulating body includes the distance the body travels from an open position to a closed position, and vice-versa. In one example, the travel distance of a light modulating body (e.g., any of the light modulators as described above) is asymmetric: from a neutral position, the body travels a greater distance in a first direction than in a second direction.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，装置和方法，用于通过增加显示器内各个光调制体的总行程距离来提高显示器的开口率，同时保持快速切换速度。 增加总行程距离允许在显示器中具有更大的开口率，这提供更大的功率节省和增加的显示亮度。 光调制体的总行进距离包括身体从打开位置到闭合位置的距离，反之亦然。 在一个示例中，光调制体（例如，如上所述的任何光调制器）的行进距离是不对称的：从中性位置，身体在第一方向上比在第二方向上行进更大的距离。

公开(公告)号：WO2014099733A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2013/075299

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： CHLEIRIGH, Cait Ni ,  OAKLEY, Susan ,  FRANZ, Aleksander ,  WU, Joyce H.

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  H01L21/02 ,  C23C16/40

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  B81B3/0008 ,  C23C16/40 ,  C23C16/45525 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G06F15/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing multiple dielectric coatings for a shutter assembly. The multiple dielectric coatings include an outer dielectric coating and one or more inner dielectric coatings. The outer dielectric coating has an electrical trap density that is lower than electrical trap densities of the one or more inner dielectric coatings. The lower electrical trap density reduces the amount of charge buildup over various surfaces of the shutter assembly. This reduction in charge buildup also reduces electrostatic forces that may cause incorrect operation of the shutter assembly.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于为快门组件提供多个电介质涂层的系统，方法和装置。 多个电介质涂层包括外部电介质涂层和一个或多个内部电介质涂层。 外部电介质涂层具有低于一个或多个内部电介质涂层的电阱密度的电阱密度。 较低的电子阱密度减少了在快门组件的各个表面上积累的电荷量。 电荷累积的减少也减少了可能导致快门组件错误操作的静电力。

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：EP2946242A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-25

申请号：EP14702698.3

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： WU, Joyce H. ,  SHI, Jianru

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G09F9/372 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2300/0842

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided for increasing the aperture ratio of a display by increasing the total travel distance of respective light modulating bodies in a display while maintaining fast switching speeds. Increasing the total travel distance allows for a larger aperture ratio in a display, which provides greater power savings and increased display brightness. The total travel distance of a light modulating body includes the distance the body travels from an open position to a closed position, and vice-versa. In one example, the travel distance of a light modulating body (e.g., any of the light modulators as described above) is asymmetric: from a neutral position, the body travels a greater distance in a first direction than in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：WO2014150272A2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/022780

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： WU, Joyce H. ,  KOBAYASHI, Tsutomu ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B. ,  TARASCHI, Gianni ,  STEYN, Jasper Lodewyk

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G09G3/3433

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a multi-state shutter assembly. The multi-state shutter assembly can be used in an electronic display. The shutter assembly can include a movable light obstructing component. The shutter assembly also can include first and second actuators configured to move the light obstructing component between three states, including a fully light obstructive state, a substantially transmissive state, and a partially transmissive state. At least one of the three states is a neutral state in which both the first and second actuators are in an unactuated state. The shutter assembly also can include a controller configured to control the first and second actuator to selectively move the light obstructing component into each of the three states.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于多状态快门组件的系统，方法和装置。 多状态快门组件可以用在电子显示器中。 快门组件可以包括可移动遮光部件。 快门组件还可以包括第一致动器和第二致动器，第一致动器和第二致动器被配置为在三种状态（包括完全轻的阻塞状态，基本上透射状态和部分透射状态）之间移动阻光构件。 三个状态中的至少一个是中立状态，其中第一和第二致动器都处于未致动状态。 快门组件还可以包括控制器，该控制器被配置成控制第一致动器和第二致动器以选择性地将遮光部件移动到三种状态中的每种状态。

公开(公告)号：WO2014133628A3

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2013/074357

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： WU, Joyce H. ,  STEYN, Jasper Lodewyk

IPC: G02B26/02

Abstract: An electromechanical device includes a movable body that is movable along an axis of a direction of motion. The device also includes an actuator beam and a compliant support beam arranged to support the movable body. The compliant support beam includes a first end connected to an anchor and an actuating portion extending from the anchor and in a direction that is transverse to the axis of the direction of motion and away from the anchor. The actuating portion is also arranged adjacently and spaced apart from the actuator beam. The compliant support beam also includes a connector portion that is contiguous with the actuating portion and coupled to the movable body. The connector portion extends at least partially back toward the anchor while being arranged adjacently and spaced apart from the actuating portion.

公开(公告)号：WO2015148111A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2015/019777

申请日：2015-03-10

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： NEMCHUK, Nikolay I. ,  DUNN, Tyler A. ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B. ,  WU, Joyce H.

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/346 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02B26/04

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for shutter-based EMS light modulators controlled by electrode actuators that include a compliant inner beam electrode positioned between a movable beam electrode and a fixed beam electrode. A first voltage is applied to the movable beam electrode, and a sufficiently different voltage is applied to one of the compliant beam electrode and the fixed outer beam electrode. During actuation, the movable beam electrode is drawn towards the compliant inner beam electrode, while the combination of the movable beam electrode and the compliant inner beam electrode are further drawn to the fixed beam electrode.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了由电极致动器控制的基于快门的EMS光调制器的系统，方法和装置，其包括位于可移动光束电极和固定光束电极之间的柔性内束电极。 向可动束电极施加第一电压，并且向柔性束电极和固定外束电极之一施加足够不同的电压。 在致动过程中，可移动光束电极被拉向柔性内束电极，而可移动光束电极和柔性内束电极的组合被进一步拉到固定光束电极。

公开(公告)号：WO2014109984A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2014/010333

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： PAYNE, Richard S. ,  HAGOOD IV, Nesbitt W. ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  WU, Joyce H. ,  ANDERSSON, Mark B. ,  STEYN, Jasper Lodewyk

IPC: G01P15/125 ,  B81B5/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/00 ,  B81B2201/0235 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81B2207/015 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C1/00166 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  Y10T29/43

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for electromechanical systems having sidewalls beams. In one aspect, a device includes a substrate having a first electrode and a second electrode, and a movable shuttle monolithically integrated with the substrate, and having a first wall, a second wall, and a base. The first and second walls each have a first dimension at least four times larger than a second dimension. The first and second walls define substantially parallel vertical sides of the shuttle, and the base is positioned orthogonally to the first and second walls and forms a horizontal bottom of the shuttle, providing structural support to the first and second walls. The first wall and the first electrode define a first capacitor, and the second wall and the second electrode define a second capacitor.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了具有侧壁梁的机电系统的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种装置包括具有第一电极和第二电极的基板，以及与基板整体地成一体的可移动的滑动件，并且具有第一壁，第二壁和基部。 第一和第二壁各自具有比第二尺寸大至少四倍的第一尺寸。 第一和第二壁限定了梭子的基本上平行的垂直侧面，并且底座与第一和第二壁垂直定位，并形成梭子的水平底部，为第一和第二壁提供结构支撑。 第一壁和第一电极限定第一电容器，第二壁和第二电极限定第二电容器。

公开(公告)号：WO2014085404A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2013/071909

申请日：2013-11-26

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： WU, Joyce H. ,  STEYN, Jasper L. ,  FIKE, Eugene E. ,  CHLEIRIGH, Cait Ni ,  BROSNIHAN, Timothy J. ,  PAYNE, Richard S.

IPC: G03B21/20 ,  H04N9/31 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F15/00

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a plurality of electromechanical systems (EMS) devices disposed on a first surface defined by a face of a substrate. Each EMS device includes a component which is movable in a plane that is substantially parallel to the first surface. The apparatus also includes a second surface positioned proximate to the substrate such that the plurality of EMS devices are located between the first surface and the second surface. In addition, each EMS device includes at least one anti-stiction projection positioned between the movable component and the second surface.

Abstract translation: 显示装置包括设置在由基板的表面限定的第一表面上的多个机电系统（EMS）装置。 每个EMS装置包括可在基本上平行于第一表面的平面中移动的部件。 该装置还包括靠近基板定位的第二表面，使得多个EMS装置位于第一表面和第二表面之间。 此外，每个EMS装置包括位于可移动部件和第二表面之间的至少一个防静电突起。