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Printable electrode structures for displays

US6177921A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 1998
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K10/462
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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