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Method and apparatus for reducing back-glass deflection in an interferometric modulator display device

  • US 7,561,334 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2005
  • Issued: 07/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An interferometric modulator display comprising:

  • a substrate;

    an array of interferometric modulators on the substrate, the interferometric modulators comprising;

    an optical stack; and

    a moveable reflective layer formed over the optical stack,wherein the array comprises one or more first posts extending therefrom; and

    a backplate attached to the substrate, the backplate comprising a recessed backplate including a non-recessed island formed therein, wherein the one or more first posts are operable to protect the moveable reflective layer by contacting the non-recessed island if the recessed backplate is deflected.

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