Flat panel display with array of micromachined incandescent lamp

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1996-07-24

1999-09-21

Brier, Jeffery

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Display elements arranged in matrix

445 24, G09G 324, H01J 900

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059560037

ABSTRACT:
A flat panel display assembly includes an array of micromachined incandescent lamps. According to one aspect of the invention, the array of lamps is placed on a gas filled enclosure to enable the filaments to be operated at higher temperatures with extended lifetimes. According to another aspect of the invention, each lamp (or groups of lamps) may be formed in its own gas filled pocket. In some embodiments, a diode is connected in series with each lamp filament. This arrangement enables the array to be operated such that power is applied to the row (column) at a time and to selected columns. The effective brightness of each lamp may be controlled by determining the length of time each lamp is turned-on.

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