Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 27, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 16, 2003
Assignee:
E-Ink Corporation
Inventors:
Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph Jacobson