Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Ben, Loha (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S295000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07099065
ABSTRACT:
A spatial light modulator is disclosed, along with methods for making such a modulator that comprises an array of mirror devices each having at least a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is designated for driving the mirror plate of the micromirror device to an ON state, and the second electrode is designated for driving the mirror plate to an OFF state. The two electrodes can be disposed on the same side of the mirror plate but on opposite sides of the rotation axis of the mirror plate for driving the mirror plate to rotate in opposite directions. Alternatively, the two electrodes can be disposed on the opposite sides of the mirror plate, but on the same side of the rotation axis of the mirror plate for driving the mirror plate to rotate in opposite directions. The ON state and OFF state of the mirror plate can be defined by stops. The stops may be formed on substrate(s), hinge structures holding the mirror plates of the micromirror device and/or a desired location within the micromirror device. Alternatively, the electrodes for the ON state and the OFF state can be used as stops, either individually or in combination, or in combination with other component(s), such as substrate(s) of the micromirror device. The OFF state angle and the ON state angle are preferably different.
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Heureux Peter J.
Huibers Andrew G.
Patel Satyadev
Spindt Christopher J.
Ben Loha
Dinh Jack
Muir Gregory R.
Reflectivity, Inc.
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