Abstract: Some implementations provide automatic display mode selection for a device, such as a mobile display device, according to a hierarchy of criteria. Each display mode may correspond with a set of display parameter settings, which may include a color depth setting, a brightness setting, etc. In some examples, one of the criteria may correspond with a software application being executed on the device. Some implementations involve creating a display device user profile and controlling a display of a mobile display device according to the user profile. The user profile may be built gradually over some number of days/weeks/months after the first use of the device. In some implementations, display parameter setting information or other device setting information corresponding to data in a user profile, including but not limited to demographic data, may be received by a mobile display device from another device, such as a server.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for incorporating a touch sensor into a display device. In one aspect, a display device can be formed from two opposing substrates coupled by an edge seal. An aperture plate can be fabricated on a rear surface of the front substrate. Apertures corresponding to display elements can be formed through the aperture plate. Conductive layers can be deposited over the rear surface of the front substrate and patterned to form portions of a capacitive touch sensor. The conductive layers also can be patterned to include apertures aligned with the apertures formed in the aperture plate. The apertures formed through the conductive layers may permit the conductive layers to be formed from light-blocking material without substantially impacting the optical quality of the display.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for protecting a display device from moisture ingress. A display device can be formed from two opposing substrates. Moisture-impervious walls can be formed around the perimeters of viewing areas included on the substrates. At least one of the substrates can include a second perimeter wall and a trench defined by the two perimeter walls. The trench can be filled with epoxy, and the substrates can be brought together such that the perimeter walls align and are brought into contact with one another. The epoxy is cured, trapped within the perimeter trench, bonding the substrates to one another and forming a substantially moisture impervious seal.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for protecting a display device from moisture ingress. A display device can be formed from two opposing substrates. Moisture-impervious walls can be formed around the perimeters viewing areas included on the substrates. The substrates can be brought together such that the perimeter walls align. The substrates can be bonded together by an anodic or eutectic bond. At least one layer of material forming the perimeter walls may be doped, for example with sodium ions, to facilitate the formation of an anodic bond. Alternatively, a layer of metal may be deposited onto the perimeter walls to facilitate the formation of a eutectic bond.

Abstract: Some implementations provide automatic display mode selection for a device, such as a mobile display device, according to a hierarchy of criteria. Each display mode may correspond with a set of display parameter settings, which may include a color depth setting, a brightness setting, etc. In some examples, one of the criteria may correspond with a software application being executed on the device. Some implementations involve creating a display device user profile and controlling a display of a mobile display device according to the user profile. The user profile may be built gradually over some number of days/weeks/months after the first use of the device. In some implementations, display parameter setting information or other device setting information corresponding to data in a user profile, including but not limited to demographic data, may be received by a mobile display device from another device, such as a server.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems provide MEMS devices exhibiting at least one of reduced stiction, reduced hydrophilicity, or reduced variability of certain electrical characteristics using MEMS devices treated with water vapor. The treatment is believed to form one or more passivated surfaces on the interior and/or exterior of the MEMS devices. Relatively gentle temperature and pressure conditions ensure modification of surface chemistry without excessive water absorption after removal of sacrificial material to release the MEMS devices.

Abstract: Methods of making MEMS devices including interferometric modulators involve depositing various layers, including stationary layers, movable layers and sacrificial layers, on a substrate. Voids are formed in one or more of the various layers so as to form a non-planar surface on the movable and/or the stationary layers. The voids are formed to extend through less than the entire thickness of the layer where they are being formed. Other layers may be formed over the formed voids. Removal of the sacrificial layer from between the resulting non-planar movable and/or stationary layers results in a released MEMS device having reduced contact area between the movable and stationary layers when the MEMS device is actuated. The reduced contact area results in lower adhesion forces and reduced stiction during actuation of the MEMS device. These methods may be used to manufacture released and unreleased interferometric modulators.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems provide MEMS devices exhibiting at least one of reduced stiction, reduced hydrophilicity, or reduced variability of certain electrical characteristics using MEMS devices treated with water vapor. The treatment is believed to form one or more passivated surfaces on the interior and/or exterior of the MEMS devices. Relatively gentle temperature and pressure conditions ensure modification of surface chemistry without excessive water absorption after removal of sacrificial material to release the MEMS devices.

Abstract: Methods of making MEMS devices including interferometric modulators involve depositing various layers, including stationary layers, movable layers and sacrificial layers, on a substrate. Voids are formed in one or more of the various layers so as to form a non-planar surface on the movable and/or the stationary layers. The voids are formed to extend through less than the entire thickness of the layer where they are being formed. Other layers may be formed over the formed voids. Removal of the sacrificial layer from between the resulting non-planar movable and/or stationary layers results in a released MEMS device having reduced contact area between the movable and stationary layers when the MEMS device is actuated. The reduced contact area results in lower adhesion forces and reduced stiction during actuation of the MEMS device. These methods may be used to manufacture released and unreleased interferometric modulators.

Abstract: Methods of making MEMS devices including interferometric modulators involve depositing various layers, including stationary layers, movable layers and sacrificial layers, on a substrate. Apertures are formed in one or more of the various layers so as to form a non-planar surface on the movable and/or the stationary layers. Other layers may be formed over the formed apertures. Removal of the sacrificial layer from between the resulting non-planar movable and/or stationary layers results in a released MEMS device having reduced contact area and/or a larger surface separation between the movable and stationary layers when the MEMS device is actuated. The reduced contact area results in lower adhesion forces and reduced stiction during actuation of the MEMS device. These methods may be used to manufacture released and unreleased interferometric modulators.