MATRIX CONTROLLED DISPLAY DEVICE.

Abstract

This report describes the results of a program to develop a matrix controlled display using in-air surface deformation recording and TIRP (Total Internal Reflection Prism) projection techniques. An experimental model providing a 32 x 32 elemental portion of the large screen display was constructed. Surface deformable media of thermoplastic and oil were investigated. Matrix electrode fabrication by evaporation and etching techniques were established. Different electrode spacings and widths were evaluated to determine the cell dimensions for an optimum display. Several thermoplastics and heat development methods were investigated to insure fast update times. The program has shown that matrix controlled, in-air thermoplastic recording with TIRP optical readout meets many important performance goals of large screen displays. Among these are reusability, fast update time, long time image storage, high display resolution, and high brightness. Lifetime limits have yet to be established, and improved matrix fabrication techniques are needed to reduce electrode defects. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0603545

Entities

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brightness
  • Electrodes
  • Energy
  • Evaporation
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Energy
  • Plastics
  • Reflection
  • Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins
  • Total Internal Reflection

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster