Title:
FABRICATION OF A FLOATING ROCKER MEMS DEVICE FOR LIGHT MODULATION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/028504
Kind Code:
A4
Abstract:
The current disclosure shows how to make a fast switching array of mirrors for projection displays. Because the mirror does not have a via in the middle connecting to the underlying spring support, there is an improved contrast ratio that results from not having light scatter off the legs or vias like existing technologies. Because there are no supporting contacts, the mirror can be made smaller making smaller pixels that can be used to make higher density displays. In addition, because there is not restoring force from any supporting spring support, the mirror stays in place facing one or other direction due to adhesion. This means there is no need to use a voltage to hold the mirror in position. This means that less power is required to run the display.
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Inventors:
SMITH CHARLES GORDON (GB)
KNIPE RICHARD L (US)
KNIPE RICHARD L (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/046425
Publication Date:
September 09, 2011
Filing Date:
August 24, 2010
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Assignee:
CAVENDISH KINETICS INC (US)
SMITH CHARLES GORDON (GB)
KNIPE RICHARD L (US)
SMITH CHARLES GORDON (GB)
KNIPE RICHARD L (US)
International Classes:
B81C1/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
PATTERSON, B. Todd et al. (Suite 1500Houston, Texas, US)
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