System and method for display device with reinforcing substance
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1. A display device, comprising:
- a transparent substrate;
an interferometric modulator configured to modulate light transmitted through the transparent substrate;
a backplate cover sealed to said transparent substrate to form a package, wherein said interferometric modulator is inside said package; and
a reinforcing substance in contact with said backplate cover, wherein said reinforcing substance is configured to provide structural support to the backplate cover.
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Abstract
A package structure and method of packaging an interferometric modulator with a reinforcing substance to help support the integrity of the package. In some embodiments the reinforcing substance is a desiccant integrated into the backplate or the transparent substrate.
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36 Claims
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1. A display device, comprising:
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a transparent substrate;
an interferometric modulator configured to modulate light transmitted through the transparent substrate;
a backplate cover sealed to said transparent substrate to form a package, wherein said interferometric modulator is inside said package; and
a reinforcing substance in contact with said backplate cover, wherein said reinforcing substance is configured to provide structural support to the backplate cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of manufacturing a display device, comprising:
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providing a transparent substrate comprising an interferometric modulator configured to modulate light transmitted through the transparent substrate;
providing a backplate cover configured to mount to said transparent substrate;
applying a reinforcing substance to said backplate cover, wherein said reinforcing substance is configured to provide structural support to said backplate, and wherein said reinforcing substance is also a desiccant; and
sealing said backplate cover to said transparent substrate.
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28. A display device comprising:
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a transparent substrate comprising an interferometric modulator configured to modulate light transmitted through the transparent substrate;
a backplate cover sealed to said transparent substrate to form a package, wherein said interferometric modulator is inside said package; and
a prolonged-acting desiccant associated with said backplate cover, wherein said prolonged-acting desiccant has a half-life for absorbing water of not less than 10 hours. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A display device package, comprising:
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a transparent substrate;
an interferometric modulator configured to modulate light transmitted through the transparent substrate;
a backplate cover sealed to said transparent substrate to form a package, wherein said interferometric modulator is inside said package; and
a means for reinforcing the backplate cover. - View Dependent Claims (34)
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35. A display device manufactured by a process comprising:
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applying a reinforcing substance to a backplate cover, wherein said reinforcing substance is a desiccant;
allowing the reinforcing substance to dry; and
sealing a transparent substrate comprising an interferometric modulator to the backplate cover. - View Dependent Claims (36)
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