Abstract: A MEMS package structure including a chip, a MEMS device, a lid, a sealant and a first moisture barrier is provided. The chip comprises an active surface. The MEMS system device is disposed on the active surface. The lid is covered on the chip and comprising a recess, wherein the MEMS device is in the recess. The sealant is disposed between the chip and the lid so as to seal the recess, wherein a thickness of the sealant is less than a height of the MEMS device. The first moisture barrier is sealed around the chip, the sealant and the lid.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for resetting a micro-mirror devices. In one aspect, a micro-mirror device includes a mirror plate tiltable about a hinge, two electrodes located on different sides of the hinge, a memory storing state data for the electrodes, and a state modifier operable to receive the state data for the electrodes from the memory and, during a reset of the mirror plate, change the state for at least one of the electrodes from the state specified by the state data stored in memory to a different state.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for resetting a micro-mirror devices. In one aspect, a micro-mirror device includes a mirror plate tiltable about a hinge, two electrodes located on different sides of the hinge, a memory storing state data for the electrodes, and a state modifier operable to receive the state data for the electrodes from the memory and, during a reset of the mirror plate, change the state for at least one of the electrodes from the state specified by the state data stored in memory to a different state.

Abstract: Methods for driving a plurality of MEMS devices in an apparatus are described. A voltage pulse is applied to an electrode or a structure portion of a MEMS device. The electrode is on the substrate underneath the structure portion. At least two MEMS devices of the plurality of MEMS devices have different threshold voltages, and the threshold voltage is the minimum voltage required to move the structure portion. A bias voltage is applied to whichever of the electrode or the structure portion of the MEMS device does not have the voltage pulse applied thereto. The bias voltage and the voltage pulse are capable of moving the structure portion of the MEMS device that has the higher threshold voltage of the different threshold voltages.

Abstract: A spatial light modulator for use in display applications. The spatial light modulator includes a support substrate and a flexible member coupled to the support substrate. The spatial light modulator also includes a mirror plate coupled to the flexible member and characterized by an activated position. The mirror plate is adapted to rotate in relation to the flexible member from the activated position to a second activated position in a time less than 6.0 ?s.

Abstract: A method of activating a micro-mirror includes applying a first electrode voltage to one or more electrodes associated with the micro-mirror. The micro-mirror is positioned at a first positive deflection angle during a portion of the application of the first electrode voltage. The method also includes maintaining the first electrode voltage for a first predetermined time and applying a second electrode voltage to the one or more electrodes. The micro-mirror rotates to a first negative deflection angle during a portion of the application of the second electrode voltage. The method further includes maintaining the second electrode voltage for a second predetermined time and applying a third electrode voltage to the one or more electrodes. The micro-mirror is positioned at a second positive deflection angle greater than the first positive deflection angle during a portion of the application of the third electrode voltage.

Abstract: Methods for driving a plurality of MEMS devices in an apparatus are described. A voltage pulse is applied to an electrode or a structure portion of a MEMS device. The electrode is on the substrate underneath the structure portion. At least two MEMS devices of the plurality of MEMS devices have different threshold voltages, and the threshold voltage is the minimum voltage required to move the structure portion. A bias voltage is applied to whichever of the electrode or the structure portion of the MEMS device does not have the voltage pulse applied thereto. The bias voltage and the voltage pulse are capable of moving the structure portion of the MEMS device that has the higher threshold voltage of the different threshold voltages.

Abstract: A spatial light modulator for use in display applications. The spatial light modulator includes a support substrate and a flexible member coupled to the support substrate. The spatial light modulator also includes a mirror plate coupled to the flexible member and characterized by an activated position. The mirror plate is adapted to rotate in relation to the flexible member from the activated position to a second activated position in a time less than 6.0 ?s.

Abstract: A method of activating a micro-mirror includes applying a first electrode voltage to one or more electrodes associated with the micro-mirror. The micro-mirror is positioned at a first positive deflection angle during a portion of the application of the first electrode voltage. The method also includes maintaining the first electrode voltage for a first predetermined time and applying a second electrode voltage to the one or more electrodes. The micro-mirror rotates to a first negative deflection angle during a portion of the application of the second electrode voltage. The method further includes maintaining the second electrode voltage for a second predetermined time and applying a third electrode voltage to the one or more electrodes. The micro-mirror is positioned at a second positive deflection angle greater than the first positive deflection angle during a portion of the application of the third electrode voltage.

Abstract: The response of the last addressed lines in a pulsed backlight LCD is enhanced by introducing overdrive at these last lines, for instance, via capacitive coupling or by means of a temperature gradient.

Abstract: Display device based on the scanning window principle, in which light loss in segments of the optical shutter element (21) is prevented by using reflective polarizers (35, 36).

Abstract: Matrix display devices are addressed, using a multiple line addressing method. In such a method, two or more paired lines are addressed at the same time and receive the same luminance value data. A method is provided where the line multiplet is shifted by a number of lines (preferably one) for two successive subframes, and where the average of the values over the subframes is equal to the original luminance value data. Further improvements of the method comprise clipping of out-of-range values, and flicker reduction by limiting the differences between the luminance values for two successive frames.

Abstract: The response of the last addressed lines in a pulsed backlight LCD is enhanced by introducing overdrive at these last lines, for instance, via capacitive coupling or by means of a temperature gradient.

Abstract: Display device based on the scanning window principle, in which light loss in segments of the optical shutter element (21) is prevented by using reflective polarizers (35, 36).

Abstract: Display device based on the scanning window principle in which uniform light segments (30) are obtained via light sources, or backlights, (12, 40) which introduce light into a side (10) of a waveguide (15). Segments are defined via liquid crystal switches, or shutters, (21) or parts of a row of LEDs (40).

Abstract: Matrix display devices are addressed, using a multiple line addressing method. In such a method, two or more paired lines are addressed at the same time and receive the same luminance value data. A method is provided where the line multiplet is shifted by a number of lines (preferably one) for two successive subframes, and where the average of the values over the subframes is equal to the original luminance value data.