Display methods and apparatus
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1. A display apparatus, comprising:
- a modulator for selectively interacting with light in an optical path to form an image on the display apparatus;
a controllable first electrostatic actuator providing a first mechanical support for the modulator, said first mechanical support providing a supportive connection from a first location on the modulator to a surface over which the modulator is supported; and
a second mechanical support providing a supportive connection from a second location on the modulator to the surface,wherein the first electrostatic actuator drives the modulator in a plane substantially parallel to the surface.
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Abstract
The invention relates to light modulators for use in display apparatus. In particular, the invention relates to methods for supporting and support structures for light modulators to reduce unwanted motion.
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1. A display apparatus, comprising:
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a modulator for selectively interacting with light in an optical path to form an image on the display apparatus; a controllable first electrostatic actuator providing a first mechanical support for the modulator, said first mechanical support providing a supportive connection from a first location on the modulator to a surface over which the modulator is supported; and a second mechanical support providing a supportive connection from a second location on the modulator to the surface, wherein the first electrostatic actuator drives the modulator in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. - 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)
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