Abstract: An active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The active delivery system includes a plurality of microcells, wherein the microcells are filled with a medium for delivering the active molecules. In some embodiments the medium includes active molecules dispersed in a first charged phase as well as a second phase that is oppositely charged or uncharged and immiscible with the first phase. Where the medium includes a charged first phase, the first phase can be moved adjacent to, or away from, the porous diffusion layer in order to control the rate of delivery.

Abstract: A method for driving a display having a plurality of pixels, where each pixel is capable of displaying a first color or a second color and is sandwiched between a first electrode and a pixel electrode, the method including applying a driving sequence which includes: (a) for a first time period, applying a first voltage potential between the first electrode and each of the pixel electrodes of a first group of pixels, and applying no voltage potential between the first electrode and each of the pixel electrodes of a second group of pixels of the second color, thereby causing the display device to display an image of the first color with a background of the second color; and (b) for a second time period, applying no voltage potential between the first electrode and each of the pixel electrodes of the first group of pixels, and applying a second voltage potential to each of the pixel electrodes corresponding to the second group of pixels, to clear the onetime image created in step (a).

Abstract: A microcup delivery panel that can be used for pharmaceutical applications, for example, as a transdermal delivery device. Such a delivery device may be used for local or systemic drug delivery. The pharmaceutical composition filled in the microcups may comprise an active ingredient which may be a medicinal or a cosmetic agent. The medicinal agent may include substances intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of diseases, or to affect the structure or function of the body.

Abstract: A writeable system that includes pen-like visual feedback and digitization of the stylus strokes. The system incorporates disappearing ink into a stylus (i.e., pen) that is configured to interact with a digitizing layer of an electrophoretic display. The electrophoretic display includes a clear protective sheet that can be written on with the disappearing ink. As the stylus is moved over the display, an ink trail is left on the display, however, after a short amount of time, the ink fades as the writing in replaced with an updated image corresponding to the stylus motion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a full color display device in which each pixel can display multiple high-quality color states. More specifically, an electrophoretic fluid is provided which comprises four types of particles, dispersed in a solvent or solvent mixture and each pixel can display at least five different color states.

Abstract: A red particle for an electrophoretic display. The particle includes a core of a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment, a shell around the core comprising a methacrylate, and steric siloxane molecules extending from the shell.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed toward driving methods and a driving circuit which are particularly suitable for bi-stable displays. In certain embodiments, methods provide the fastest and most pleasing appearance to the desired image while maintaining the optimal image quality over the life expectancy of an electrophoretic display device.

Abstract: A red particle for an electrophoretic display. The particle includes a core of a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment, a shell around the core comprising a methacrylate, and steric siloxane molecules extending from the shell.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display fluid comprising charged composite pigment particles dispersed in a solvent. The composite pigment particles have a density which matches to the density of the solvent in which they are dispersed. A display fluid comprising the composite pigment particles provides improved display performance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrophoretic fluid which comprises additive particles. The concentration of the additive particles in the electrophoretic fluid does not exceed 25% by weight and the additive particles are not seen at the viewing side during operation of the display. The resulting fluid can improve optical performance of a display device, such as image stability and contrast ratio. The present invention is also directed to an electrophoretic display comprising the electrophoretic fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a realistic solution for a highlight or multicolor display device which can display high quality color states. More specifically, an electrophoretic fluid is provided which comprises four types of particles, having different levels of size, threshold voltage or charge intensity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrophoretic fluid which comprises additive particles. The concentration of the additive particles in the electrophoretic fluid is 2.5% to 25% by weight and the additive particles are not seen at the viewing side during operation of the display. The resulting fluid can improve optical performance of a display device, such as image stability and contrast ratio. The present invention is also directed to an electrophoretic display comprising the electrophoretic fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to driving methods for a color display device which can display high quality color states.

Abstract: The present invention provides a realistic solution for a highlight or multicolor display device which can display high quality color states. More specifically, an electrophoretic fluid is provided which comprises four types of particles, having different levels of size, threshold voltage or charge intensity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of making an electrophoretic dispersion comprising pigment particles dispersed in a solvent or solvent mixture, wherein said pigment particles comprises at least one polymer chain comprising a terminal thiocarbonylthio group, attached to the particle surface. The invention also relates to pigment particles suitable for use in an electrophoretic dispersion and methods for their preparation through a RAFT polymerization technique.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for modifying the zeta potential of an electrophoretic pigment particle. The composite pigment particle comprises at least a core pigment particle and a shell coated over the core pigment particle, wherein the shell is formed from a monomer and a co-monomer. The zeta potential of the composite pigment particle can be adjusted by choosing suitable co-monomers described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of passively driving an electrophoretic display. The electrophoretic fluid comprises three types of particles wherein two types particles are charged pigment particles having opposite charge polarities and contrasting colors. The third type of particle is larger in diameter than the first and second types of particles, and is less charged than the first and second types of particles, i.e., the third particle type is substantially uncharged. The electrophoretic medium is driven with two sets of electrodes, each set comprising a number of addressable electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a full color display device in which each pixel can display multiple high-quality color states. More specifically, an electrophoretic fluid is provided which comprises four types of particles, dispersed in a solvent or solvent mixture and each pixel can display at least five different color states.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrophoretic display device which is suitable for passive matrix driving. The electrophoretic fluid may comprise two types of charged pigment particles wherein the two types of charged pigment particles carry opposite charge polarities, have contrasting colors and have different levels of charge intensity. Alternatively, there may be a third type of particles added to the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a full color display device in which each pixel can display multiple high-quality color states. More specifically, an electrophoretic fluid is provided which comprises four types of particles, dispersed in a solvent or solvent mixture and each pixel can display at least five different color states.