Patent ID: 6943495

Claim:
A light emitting element comprising: an organic light emitting device comprising an anode, a cathode, and an organic light emitting material disposed between the anode and the cathode; and a micro electromechanical system coupled to the organic light emitting device such that actuation of the micro electromechanical system activates the organic light emitting device to produce light; wherein the micro electromechanical system comprises a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and an actuating member sandwiched between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer; the micro electromechanical system forms a cantilever extending over the cathode of the organic light emitting device and is spaced apart therefrom when the micro electromechanical system is in an unactuated state; and the micro electromechanical system is actuated by a voltage applied across the anode and the first conductive layer.