Microelectromechanical television scanning device and method for

Details Microelectromechanical television scanning device and method for Microelectromechanical television scanning device and method for

1993-07-19

1997-09-30

Epps, Georgia Y.

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

257415, 359846, G02B 2600

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056731396

ABSTRACT:
An electrically actuated microelectromechanical television scanning device for television image scanning or related functions. The scanning device can be produced in forms having characteristic dimensions in the submillimeter range. The scanning device consists of an electrostatically actuated plate with two degrees of freedom. A photoemitter, photoreceptor or other suitable device may be located on the plate, facilitating operation of the device as a flying spot scanner, television image dissector or television display. The scanning device can be fabricated similarly to monolithic integrated circuits.

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