Patent ID: 6067065
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: G09G

Abstract:
A method for displaying multi-bit data words on a display including a plurality of pixel electrodes, a plurality of storage elements, a first voltage supply terminal, a second voltage supply terminal, a common electrode, and a plurality of multiplexers each selectively coupling an associated one of said pixel electrodes with one of said first voltage supply terminal and said second voltage supply terminal responsive to a value of a data bit stored in an associated one of said storage elements, said method comprising the steps of:asserting a first predetermined voltage on said first voltage supply terminal, a second predetermined voltage on said second voltage supply terminal, and a third predetermined voltage on said common electrode;sequentially writing each bit of said multi-bit data words to said storage elements; andallowing each of said bits to remain in said storage elements for a period of time dependent on the significance of each said bit.