Electrophoretic display and novel process for its manufacture

Details Electrophoretic display and novel process for its manufacture Electrophoretic display and novel process for its manufacture

2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S290000, C345S107000, C430S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07072095

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an electrophoretic display with improved contrast ratio, switching performance, reflectivity at the Dmin state and structural integrity, and methods for its manufacture.

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