Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-20
2010-12-14
Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07852545
ABSTRACT:
Improvements in an interferometric modulator that has a cavity defined by two walls.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies Inc.
Thompson Timothy J
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