Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07995265
ABSTRACT:
An interferometric modulator is formed having a dielectric with charge persistence. The interferometric modulator is addressed by a method making advantageous use of the charge persistence property, wherein the interferometric modulator is pre-charged in such a way that the pre-charging is not observable to a viewer, and the actuation voltage threshold of the imod is significantly lowered. Subsequently the interferometric modulator may be actuated with a significantly lower actuation voltage, thereby saving power.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies Inc.
Thompson Timothy J
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