Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – By moving a reflective element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-27
2008-03-11
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
By moving a reflective element
C359S198100, C359S201100, C359S212100, C359S214100, C347S260000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07342702
ABSTRACT:
Method of deflecting light includes the steps of providing a substrate and forming a supporting member on the substrate. Next forming step forms electrodes at predetermined positions on the substrate. Next forming step forms a plate-like-shaped thin film member including light reflecting means. Placing step places the plate-like-shaped thin film member on the supporting member so that an opposite surface thereof faces the electrodes. Forming step forms space regulating members on edges of the substrate for regulating a space formed above the substrate in which the plate-like-shaped thin film member is freely movable. Applying step applies predetermined voltages to the electrodes to change a tilt direction of the plate-like-shaped thin film member in accordance with the voltages applied to deflect the input light in an arbitrary direction. Disclosure also describes light deflecting apparatuses, light deflecting array apparatuses, image forming apparatuses, image projection display apparatuses, and optical data transmission apparatuses.
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Katoh Seiichi
Nanjyo Takeshi
Ohtaka Kouichi
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
Phan James
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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