Patent ID: 7330166
Filing Date: 2008-02-12
Classification: G09G,H01J

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling a discharge in a pixel comprising: providing an electrode topology that is disposed with respect to said pixel to define a first area and a second area of said pixel, wherein said first area is larger than said second area; and controlling said discharge by selectively causing said discharge to occur in said first and second areas wherein said controlling comprises: wherein said first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth voltage waveforms have relationships that (i) discourage an addressing discharge involving said inner sustain electrode and said inner scan electrode from extending to said middle and outer sustain electrodes and to said middle and outer scan electrodes, and (ii) permit a sustaining discharge involving said inner sustain electrode and said inner scan electrode to extend to said middle and outer sustain electrodes and said middle and outer scan electrodes.