公开(公告)号：US07724993B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11198925

申请日：2005-08-05

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  H01H59/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841

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.

Abstract translation: MEMS开关由在施加电压时可变形的膜或层形成。 在一些实施例中，电压的施加打开开关触点。

公开(公告)号：US20100110526A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12685646

申请日：2010-01-11

Applicant: Clarence Chui

Inventor： Clarence Chui

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G09G2300/04 ,  G09G2310/02 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A multi-state light modulator comprises a first reflector 104. A first electrode 142 is positioned at a distance from the first reflector 104. A second reflector 14 is positioned between the first reflector 104 and the first electrode 142. The second reflector 14 is movable between an undriven position, a first driven position, and a second driven position, each having a corresponding distance from the first reflector 104. In one embodiment, the light modulator has latch electrodes 17 and 143, which hold the light modulator in a driven state. In another embodiment the latch electrodes 17 and 143 are used to alter the actuation and release thresholds of the light modulator.

Abstract translation: 多态光调制器包括第一反射器104.第一电极142定位在离第一反射器104一定距离处。第二反射器14位于第一反射器104和第一电极142之间。第二反射器14可移动 在未驱动位置，第一驱动位置和第二驱动位置之间，每个具有与第一反射器104相对应的距离。在一个实施例中，光调制器具有锁定电极17和143，其将光调制器保持在驱动状态 。 在另一个实施例中，闩锁电极17和143用于改变光调制器的致动和释放阈值。

公开(公告)号：US20100079421A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12634461

申请日：2009-12-09

Applicant: Clarence Chui

Inventor： Clarence Chui

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: An interferometric modulator is formed having a dielectric with charge persistence. The interferometric modulator is addressed by a method making advantageous use of the charge persistence property, wherein the interferometric modulator is pre-charged in such a way that the pre-charging is not observable to a viewer, and the actuation voltage threshold of the imod is significantly lowered. Subsequently the interferometric modulator may be actuated with a significantly lower actuation voltage, thereby saving power.

Abstract translation: 形成具有电荷持续性的电介质的干涉式调制器。 干涉式调制器通过有利使用电荷持续特性的方法来解决，其中干涉式调制器以预充电对观察者不可观察的方式预充电，并且imod的致动电压阈值为 显着降低。 随后，可以用显着较低的致动电压来致动干涉式调制器，从而节省功率。

公开(公告)号：US20100026680A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12578547

申请日：2009-10-13

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2300/06 ,  G09G2310/0245 ,  G09G2310/0254

Abstract: Charge balanced display data writing systems, apparatuses, and methods use write and hold cycles of opposite polarity during selected frame update periods. A release cycle may be provided to reduce the chance that a given display element will become stuck in an actuated state.

Abstract translation: 电荷平衡显示数据写入系统，装置和方法在选定的帧更新周期期间使用相反极性的写和保持周期。 可以提供释放循环以减少给定显示元件将被卡在致动状态的机会。

公开(公告)号：US20100019993A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12220447

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Clarence Chui

Inventor： Clarence Chui

IPC: G09G3/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/32 ,  G09F9/33 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/043 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  G09G2360/145

Abstract: A composite display is disclosed. In some embodiments, a composite display includes a paddle configured to sweep out an area, a plurality of pixel elements mounted on the paddle, and one or more optical sensors mounted on the paddle and configured to measure luminance values of the plurality of pixel elements. Selectively activating one or more of the plurality of pixel elements while the paddle sweeps the area causes at least a portion of an image to be rendered.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种复合显示器。 在一些实施例中，复合显示器包括配置成扫除区域的桨，安装在桨上的多个像素元件以及安装在桨上并配置成测量多个像素元件的亮度值的一个或多个光学传感器。 当桨式扫描区域时，选择性地激活多个像素元素中的一个或多个，使得图像的至少一部分被渲染。

公开(公告)号：US20090279173A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12116524

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Mark W. Miles ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  C23C14/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G02B5/201 ,  G02B5/223 ,  Y10T428/249921

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for fabricating a static interferometric display device. A plurality of sputtering modules is used to form static interferometric elements on a substrate. These elements each have a plurality of interferometric sub-elements that each has an interferometric stack. A first sub-element of each element is formed so that an interferometric modulation of light due to the first element's stack transmits at a first color, and a second sub-element of each element is formed so that a second color is transmitted. The sub-elements of each element are arranged with respect to each other so that all of the elements appear as a third color to a user if all the sub-elements of each element are left unmasked. A printing system is then used to mask one or more sub-elements of one or more elements so as to form, with the elements, a static image having multiple colors.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造静态干涉式显示装置的装置和方法。 多个溅射模块用于在衬底上形成静态干涉测量元件。 这些元件各自具有多个具有干涉式叠层的干涉子元件。 每个元件的第一子元件被形成为使得由于第一元件的堆叠而导致的光的干涉调制以第一颜色发送，并且每个元件的第二子元件被形成为使得第二颜色被传输。 每个元素的子元素相对于彼此布置，使得如果将每个元素的所有子元素保持未屏蔽，则所有元素在用户身上显示为第三种颜色。 然后使用打印系统来掩蔽一个或多个元件的一个或多个子元件，以便与元件形成具有多种颜色的静态图像。

公开(公告)号：US20090279162A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12506089

申请日：2009-07-20

Applicant: Clarence Chui

Inventor： Clarence Chui

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: An optical device includes a non-transparent substrate. The optical device further includes a first optical layer which is at least partially transmissive and at least partially reflective to incident light. The optical device further includes a second optical layer which is at least partially reflective to incident light. The second optical layer is spaced from the first optical layer. At least one of the first optical layer and the second optical layer is movable between a first position at a first distance from the first optical layer and a second position at a second distance from the first optical layer. Movement of the at least one of the first optical layer and the second optical layer between the first and second positions modulates the reflectivity of the device.

Abstract translation: 光学装置包括不透明基板。 该光学装置还包括至少部分透射并且至少部分反射入射光的第一光学层。 该光学器件还包括至少部分反射入射光的第二光学层。 第二光学层与第一光学层隔开。 第一光学层和第二光学层中的至少一个可以在距离第一光学层第一距离的第一位置和距离第一光学层的第二距离处的第二位置之间移动。 在第一和第二位置之间的第一光学层和第二光学层中的至少一个的移动调制器件的反射率。

公开(公告)号：US20090267934A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12499004

申请日：2009-07-07

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G02B26/001

Abstract: The width and location of a hysteresis window of an interferometric modulator may be altered by adjusting various physical characteristics of the interferometric modulator. Thus, depending on the particular application for which the interferometric modulators are manufactured, the width and location of the hysteresis window may be altered. For example, in some applications, reducing the power required to operate an array of interferometric modulators may be an important consideration. In other applications, the speed of the interferometric modulators may be of more importance, where the speed of an interferometric modulator, as used herein, refers to the speed of actuating and relaxing the moveable mirror. In other applications, the cost and ease of manufacturing may be of most importance. Systems and methods are introduced that allow selection of a width and location of a hysteresis window by adjusting various physical characteristics.

Abstract translation: 可以通过调整干涉式调制器的各种物理特性来改变干涉式调制器的滞后窗的宽度和位置。 因此，根据制造干涉式调制器的特定应用，可以改变滞后窗口的宽度和位置。 例如，在某些应用中，降低操作干涉式调制器阵列所需的功率可能是重要的考虑因素。 在其他应用中，干涉式调制器的速度可能更为重要，其中如本文所使用的干涉式调制器的速度是指致动和放松可移动反射镜的速度。 在其他应用中，制造的成本和易用性可能是最重要的。 引入了通过调整各种物理特性来选择滞后窗口的宽度和位置的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090225394A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12036668

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Clarence Chui ,  Ming-Hau Tung

Inventor： Clarence Chui ,  Ming-Hau Tung

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02F1/21

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04N5/7458 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D70/1222 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: An interferometric modulator array device with backlighting is disclosed. The interferometric modulator array device comprises a plurality of interferometric modulator elements, wherein each of the interferometric modulator elements comprises an optical cavity. The interferometric modulator array includes an optical aperture region, and at least one reflecting element is positioned so as to receive light passing through the optical aperture region and reflect at least a portion of the received light to the cavities of the interferometric modulator elements. In some embodiments, the interferometric modulator elements may be separated from each other such that an optical aperture region is formed between adjacent interferometric modulator elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有背光的干涉式调制器阵列器件。 干涉式调制器阵列装置包括多个干涉式调制器元件，其中每个干涉式调制器元件包括光腔。 所述干涉式调制器阵列包括光学孔区域，并且至少一个反射元件被定位成接收穿过所述光学孔径区域的光，并将所接收的光的至少一部分反射到所述干涉式调制器元件的空腔。 在一些实施例中，干涉式调制器元件可以彼此分离，使得在相邻的干涉式调制器元件之间形成光学孔径区域。

公开(公告)号：US07573547B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11108026

申请日：2005-04-15

Applicant: Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Clarence Chui

Inventor： Lauren Palmateer ,  William J. Cummings ,  Brian Gally ,  Clarence Chui

IPC: G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: B81B7/0058 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: Physical forces sufficient to deform an electronic device and/or packaging for the electronic device can damage the device. Some mechanical components in a device, for example, in a microelectromechanical device and/or in an interferometric modulator are particularly susceptible to damage. Accordingly, provided herein is a packaging system and packaged electronic device that resists physical damage, a method for manufacturing the same, and a method for protecting an electronic device from physical damage. The packaging system for the electronic device includes one or more spacers that prevent or reduce damage to the electronic device arising from contact with the packaging. In some embodiments, the packaged electronic device comprising spacers is thinner than a comparable device manufactured without spacers.

Abstract translation: 足以使电子设备和/或电子设备的包装变形的物理力可能会损坏设备。 装置中的一些机械部件，例如在微机电装置和/或干涉式调制器中特别容易受损。 因此，本文提供了一种抵抗物理损坏的包装系统和封装的电子设备，其制造方法以及用于保护电子设备免受物理损坏的方法。 用于电子设备的包装系统包括一个或多个间隔件，其防止或减少由于与包装的接触而导致的对电子设备的损坏。 在一些实施例中，包括间隔物的封装电子器件比不用间隔物制造的类似器件更薄。