Abstract:
A display apparatus comprises a substrate and an array of pixels. Each pixel includes at least one actuator; at least one MEMS device capable of modulating light, and a control matrix for driving each of the MEMS devices in the array of pixels into one of at least three states including: a substantially open state, a substantially closed state, and a partially open state.
Abstract:
A display apparatus comprises a first substrate having a front-facing surface and a rear-facing surface. The display apparatus further comprises a second substrate in front of the front-facing surface of the first surface, a reflective aperture layer including a plurality of apertures disposed on the front-facing surface of the first substrate and a plurality of MEMS light modulators for modulating light directed towards the plurality of apertures to form an image.
Abstract:
An electromechanical device comprising a substrate and a light blocking element (2304) formed on the substrate and having a first actuator and a second actuator opposing the first actuator for moving the light blocking element between at least a first position and a second position. A flip-flop circuit (2300) is disposed on the substrate and electrically couples the first and second actuators. The flip-flop circuit is configured to maintain an opposite logical state on the first and second actuators, the logical state corresponding to the position of the light blocking element.
Abstract:
A display apparatus comprises a modulator for selectively interacting with light in an optical path to form an image on the display apparatus. A controllable first electrostatic actuator provides a first mechanical support for the modulator, the first mechanical support providing a supportive connection from a first location on the modulator to a surface over which the modulator is supported. A second mechanical support provides a supportive connection from a second location on the modulator to the surface. The first electrostatic actuator drives the modulator in a plane substantially parallel to the surface.
Abstract:
An electromechanical device comprises a substrate; and an array of pixels (103) arranged on the substrate in rows and columns, a respective pixel having a respective light blocking element (202) coupled to a first electrostatic actuator (205) for moving the light blocking element (202) between at least two positions. For a respective pixel: a data voltage interconnect (1602) applies the data voltage to a data switch (1618), and controls a position of the light blocking element (202); and a voltage regulator substantially limits variation in a voltage across the first electrostatic actuator (402) that would otherwise be caused by movement of portions of the actuator (402).
Abstract:
A display apparatus comprises a first substrate having a front-facing surface and a rear-facing surface. The display apparatus further comprises a second substrate in front of the front-facing surface of the first surface, a reflective aperture layer including a plurality of apertures disposed on the front-facing surface of the first substrate and a plurality of MEMS light modulators for modulating light directed towards the plurality of apertures to form an image.
Abstract:
An electromechanical device comprises a substrate; and an array of pixels (103) arranged on the substrate in rows and columns, a respective pixel having a respective light blocking element (202) coupled to a first electrostatic actuator (205) for moving the light blocking element (202) between at least two positions. For a respective pixel: a data voltage interconnect (1602) applies the data voltage to a data switch (1618), and controls a position of the light blocking element (202); and a voltage regulator substantially limits variation in a voltage across the first electrostatic actuator (402) that would otherwise be caused by movement of portions of the actuator (402).
Abstract:
An electromechanical device comprising a substrate and a light blocking element (2304) formed on the substrate and having a first actuator and a second actuator opposing the first actuator for moving the light blocking element between at least a first position and a second position. A flip-flop circuit (2300) is disposed on the substrate and electrically couples the first and second actuators. The flip-flop circuit is configured to maintain an opposite logical state on the first and second actuators, the logical state corresponding to the position of the light blocking element.