Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Patent
1998-03-17
2000-10-24
Font, Frank G.
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
359292, 359290, G02B 2600
Patent
active
06137623&
ABSTRACT:
A reflector having a mechanically deformable portion of at least one reflective surface is disclosed. By deforming the portion of the reflective surface, discontinuity is introduced in that portion of the reflective surface. The discontinuity in the reflective surface scatters incident radiation signals so as to cause attenuation in the reflected signal. By selectively deforming the portion of the reflective surface, the reflected signal can be modulated to encode data thereon. The mechanically deformable portion of the reflective surface preferably comprises plates integrally formed therein.
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Deane Philip A.
Markus Karen W.
Rinne Glenn A.
Roberson Mark W.
Font Frank G.
Lester Evelyn A.
MCNC
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