Apparatus and method of dual-mode display

Details Apparatus and method of dual-mode display Apparatus and method of dual-mode display

2008-03-28

2010-02-09

Spector, David N (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C362S249020, C345S085000, C359S578000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07660028

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment includes display comprising a light modulator configured to display a portion of an image such as a reflective light modulator, a light emitter configured to display the portion of the image and a circuit configured to selectively provide signals to at least one of the light modulator and the light emitter indicative of the portion of the image. In one such embodiment, an active matrix provides a simple, efficient drive for such devices. Other embodiments methods of making and driving such devices.

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