Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Martinez, Joseph (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07872790
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to light transmissive, transflective, or reflective flat panel display devices and, more specifically, to light emissive flat panel displays constructed from high performance electrowetting light valve (ELV) devices (10a-g). An array of ELV devices (10a-g) is mounted on or adjacent to a backlight (11), employing a reflector (13) allowing for improved transmission. The backlight (11) may be partially diffusely reflective or translucent as to also allow for creation of a transflective display panel.
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Heikenfeld Jason C.
Steckl Andrew J.
Martinez Joseph
University of Cincinnati
Wood Herron & Evans LLP
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