Visible spectrum modulator arrays
    43.
    发明申请
    Visible spectrum modulator arrays 失效
    可见光谱调制器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20070097477A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-03

    申请号:US11585791

    申请日:2006-10-23

    Applicant: Mark Miles

    Inventor: Mark Miles

    Abstract: Light in the visible spectrum is modulated using an array of modulation elements, and control circuitry connected to the array for controlling each of the modulation elements independently, each of the modulation elements having a surface which is caused to exhibit a predetermined impedance characteristic to particular frequencies of light. The amplitude of light delivered by each of the modulation elements is controlled independently by pulse code modulation. Each modulation element has a deformable portion held under tensile stress, and the control circuitry controls the deformation of the deformable portion. Each deformable element has a deformation mechanism and an optical portion, the deformation mechanism and the optical portion independently imparting to the element respectively a controlled deformation characteristic and a controlled modulation characteristic. The deformable modulation element may be a non-metal. The elements are made by forming a sandwich of two layers and a sacrificial layer between them, the sacrificial layer having a thickness related to the final cavity dimension, and using chemical (e.g., water) or a plasma based etch process to remove the sacrificial layer.

    Abstract translation: 在可见光谱中的光被调制使用调制元件的阵列,以及连接到阵列的控制电路,用于独立地控制每个调制元件,每个调制元件具有表现出特定频率的预定阻抗特性的表面 的光。 每个调制元件传送的光的幅度由脉冲编码调制独立地控制。 每个调制元件具有保持在拉伸应力下的可变形部分,并且控制电路控制可变形部分的变形。 每个可变形元件具有变形机构和光学部分,变形机构和光学部分分别独立地赋予元件受控的变形特性和受控的调制特性。 可变形调制元件可以是非金属的。 这些元件通过形成两层的夹层和它们之间的牺牲层制成,牺牲层具有与最终空腔尺寸相关的厚度,并且使用化学(例如,水)或基于等离子体的蚀刻工艺来去除牺牲层 。

    MEMS devices having support structures and methods of fabricating the same
    44.
    发明申请
    MEMS devices having support structures and methods of fabricating the same 有权
    具有支撑结构的MEMS器件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070047900A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-01

    申请号:US11491490

    申请日:2006-07-21

    Abstract: Embodiments of MEMS devices comprise a conductive movable layer spaced apart from a conductive fixed layer by a gap, and supported by rigid support structures, or rivets, overlying depressions in the conductive movable layer, or by posts underlying depressions in the conductive movable layer. In certain embodiments, both rivets and posts may be used. In certain embodiments, these support structures are formed from rigid inorganic materials, such as metals or oxides. In certain embodiments, etch barriers may also be deposited to facilitate the use of materials in the formation of support structures which are not selectively etchable with respect to other components within the MEMS device.

    Abstract translation: MEMS器件的实施例包括通过间隙与导电固定层间隔开的导电可移动层,并且由导电可移动层中的上凹部的刚性支撑结构或铆钉支撑,或由导电可移动层中的凹陷下方的柱支撑。 在某些实施例中,可以使用铆钉和柱。 在某些实施方案中,这些支撑结构由诸如金属或氧化物的刚性无机材料形成。 在某些实施例中,还可以沉积蚀刻阻挡层以促进材料在形成相对于MEMS器件内的其它部件不能选择性蚀刻的支撑结构的形成中的使用。

    Display device having a movable structure for modulating light and method thereof
    46.
    发明申请
    Display device having a movable structure for modulating light and method thereof 失效
    具有用于调制光的可移动结构的显示装置及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060274074A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-07

    申请号:US11438913

    申请日:2006-05-23

    Applicant: Mark Miles

    Inventor: Mark Miles

    Abstract: An interference modulator (Imod) incorporates anti-reflection coatings and/or micro-fabricated supplemental lighting sources. An efficient drive scheme is provided for matrix addressed arrays of IMods or other micromechanical devices. An improved color scheme provides greater flexibility. Electronic hardware can be field reconfigured to accommodate different display formats and/or application functions. An IMod's electromechanical behavior can be decoupled from its optical behavior. An improved actuation means is provided, some one of which may be hidden from view. An IMod or IMod array is fabricated and used in conjunction with a MEMS switch or switch array. An IMod can be used for optical switching and modulation. Some IMods incorporate 2-D and 3-D photonic structures. A variety of applications for the modulation of light are discussed. A MEMS manufacturing and packaging approach is provided based on a continuous web fed process. IMods can be used as test structures for the evaluation of residual stress in deposited materials.

    Abstract translation: 干涉调制器(Imod)包含抗反射涂层和/或微制造补充光源。 为IMod或其他微机械设备的矩阵寻址阵列提供了有效的驱动方案。 改进的配色方案提供更大的灵活性。 电子硬件可以进行现场重新配置,以适应不同的显示格式和/或应用功能。 IMod的机电行为可以与其光学行为分离。 提供了一种改进的致动装置,其中一些可以隐藏在视野之内。 制造IMod或IMod阵列并与MEMS开关或开关阵列结合使用。 IMod可用于光开关和调制。 一些IMods包含2-D和3-D光子结构。 讨论了调制光的各种应用。 基于连续的网络馈送过程提供MEMS制造和封装方法。 可以将IMODs用作评估沉积材料残余应力的测试结构。

    Multiple-view display for non-stereoscopic viewing
    47.
    发明申请
    Multiple-view display for non-stereoscopic viewing 有权
    用于非立体观看的多视图显示

    公开(公告)号:US20060268240A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-30

    申请号:US11182533

    申请日:2005-07-15

    Applicant: Mark Miles

    Inventor: Mark Miles

    CPC classification number: G06F3/1446 G09G2300/026 G09G2320/028

    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method. The method comprises projecting multiple scenes simultaneously on a display screen in interlaced-fashion; and directing light for each scene to a distinct viewing zone defined spatially in relation to the display screen. A system comprising a display; and a lenticular mechanism coupled to the display and having a plurality of lens elements to direct light from the display into distinct viewing zones defined spatially in relation to the display is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,本发明提供了一种方法。 该方法包括以交错方式在显示屏幕上同时投影多个场景; 并将每个场景的光引导到相对于显示屏在空间上定义的不同的观看区域。 一种包括显示器的系统; 以及耦合到显示器并且具有多个透镜元件以将来自显示器的光引导到相对于显示器在空间上定义的不同视域的透镜机构。

    Non-imaging concentrating optic design with modulator
    48.
    发明申请
    Non-imaging concentrating optic design with modulator 失效
    具有调制器的非成像集中光学设计

    公开(公告)号:US20060245090A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-02

    申请号:US11390875

    申请日:2006-03-28

    Applicant: Mark Miles

    Inventor: Mark Miles

    CPC classification number: G02B17/004 G02B19/0028 G02B19/0033 Y10S359/90

    Abstract: In one embodiment the invention provides a device for modulating light. The device includes a non-imaging concentrating optic having a body with a first end through which light enters the body and a second end through which light leaves the body; and a shutter component which can be selectively aligned with the second end in one of several operative positions wherein in at least one operative position, the shutter component is sufficiently close to the second end of the body to be within the wavelength of an evanescent wave generated at a surface of the body at the second end when total internal reflection occurs at the surface.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,本发明提供了一种用于调制光的装置。 该装置包括非成像浓缩光学元件,其具有主体,该主体具有第一端,光通过该第一端进入主体,第二端通过该第二端离开主体; 以及快门部件,其可以在多个操作位置中的一个中选择性地与所述第二端对准,其中在至少一个操作位置中,所述挡板部件足够靠近所述主体的所述第二端以在所产生的ev逝波的波长内 当在表面发生全内反射时,在第二端处的主体的表面。

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