Optical: systems and elements – Polarization without modulation – Polarization by reflection or refraction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Polarization without modulation
Polarization by reflection or refraction
C359S487030, C359S506000, C359S631000, C359S633000, C362S019000, C362S555000, C362S558000, C362S560000, C362S583000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06900936
ABSTRACT:
An illumination system for a reflective display is particularly useful for microdisplays that use reflective displays. The light source and the reflective image display unit are mounted in a coplanar manner, thus permitting the light source and the display unit to be mounted on a single board, or even on a single substrate. The display unit may include a first light source directing light generally along a first axis and a reflective image display unit disposed with an optical axis substantially parallel to the first axis. A reflective polarizing film is disposed to direct light from the first light source to the reflective image light display unit.
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Boyd Gary T.
Miller Richard A.
Whitney Leland R.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Miller William D.
Shafer Ricky D.
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