Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Epps, Georgia (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S254000, C345S107000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06909532
ABSTRACT:
A matrix driven electrophoretic display with a multi-layer back plane is disclosed. The display comprises a top electrode layer, a display cell layer, and a multi-layer back plane. In one embodiment, the multi-layer back plane comprises an electrode formed on the top surface of the top substrate of the multi-layer back plane, a conductive via structure through the substrate, and a conductive trace connected electrically to the via structure at the bottom surface of the first substrate, whereby an electrical connection may be made from the electrode to a structure or component not located immediately beneath the electrode in the multi-layer back plane. In other embodiments, the multi-layer back plane may comprise additional layers and via holes, as needed to connect the electrode with the appropriate switching elements and/or driver elements, as applicable. Such switching and driver elements, integrated with multi-layer back plane.
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Chaug Yi-Shung
Chung Jerry
Haubrich Jeanne E.
Hou Jack
Liang Rong-Chang
Epps Georgia
Hasan M.
Howrey Simon Arnold & White , LLP
SiPix Imaging Inc.
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