Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave directional modulation
Patent
1995-05-30
1997-08-26
Epps, Georgia Y.
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave directional modulation
359248, 359244, 359320, G02F 129
Patent
active
056615949
ABSTRACT:
Generally and in one form of the invention this is a periodic surface filter comprising at least one element at a surface of the filter and electronic controls to change the optical characteristics of the element. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
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Frazier Gary
Hoffman, II Richard G.
Kesler Oren B.
Rhoads Charles M.
Ryan Daniel J.
Burton Dana L.
Donaldson Richard L.
Epps Georgia Y.
Kesterson James C.
Robbins Thomas
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