SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ACTUATING MEMS DISPLAY ELEMENTS
First Claim
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1. A method of writing display data to an array of MEMS display elements, comprising:
- periodically writing display data to MEMS elements in a portion of said array; and
actuating all MEMS elements in said portion of said array prior to each periodic writing of said display data.
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Abstract
Methods of writing display data to MEMS display elements are configured to minimize charge buildup and differential aging. The methods may include writing data with opposite polarities, and periodically releasing and/or actuating MEMS elements during the display updating process. Actuating MEMS elements with potential differences higher than those used during normal display data writing may also be utilized.
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1. A method of writing display data to an array of MEMS display elements, comprising:
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periodically writing display data to MEMS elements in a portion of said array; and actuating all MEMS elements in said portion of said array prior to each periodic writing of said display data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for writing display data to an array of MEMS display elements, comprising:
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a column driver configured to apply a first voltage to one or more columns of the MEMS display elements; and a row driver configured to apply a second voltage to one or more rows of the MEMS display elements so as to create a potential difference between the first voltage and the second voltage across a plurality of MEMS elements, wherein said column and row drivers are configured to periodically apply said first and second voltages so as to write display data to all MEMS elements in said plurality, and wherein said column and row drivers are further configured to apply said first and second voltages so as to actuate all MEMS elements in said plurality prior to each said periodic application of said first and second voltages. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of writing display data to an array of MEMS display elements, comprising:
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setting substantially all MEMS elements in the array to a common state; and writing display data to said substantially all elements in the array. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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