Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2009-11-12
2011-12-13
Pinkney, Dawayne (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S223100, C359S237000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08077378
ABSTRACT:
A calibration method for a grating light modulator includes calibrating light reflective ribbons on the modulator on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The method further includes performing a dark-state calibration and a bright-state calibration for each pixel. Once completed, the results of the dark-state calibration and the bright-state calibration may be combined to ensure a smooth transition between a dark state and a bright state for each pixel.
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Bass Michael Wayne
Elkins Dennis F.
Winkler Bret D.
Clayton Howarth & Cannon, P.C.
Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Pinkney Dawayne
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