Patent ID: 6816147
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: G02F

Abstract:
An electro-optic display comprising:a bistable electro-optic material having on one side thereof a viewable surface visible to an observer viewing the display, and on the opposed side thereof a writing surface; a deformable member disposed adjacent but spaced from the writing surface of the electro-optic material, the deformable member bearing a plurality of elongate electrodes formed on its surface facing the writing surface of the electro-optic material; and a movable member disposed on the opposed side of the deformable member from the electro-optic material and movable relative to the deformable member in a direction substantially parallel to the length of the elongate electrodes, the movable member contacting and deforming the deformable member such that a portion of each elongate electrode contacts or lies closely adjacent the writing surface of the electro-optic material.