Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S223100, C359S291000, C359S292000, C359S295000, C359S298000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07911677
ABSTRACT:
A MEMS device is electrically actuated with a voltage placed across a first electrode and a moveable material. The device may be maintained in an actuated state by latch electrodes that are separate from the first electrode.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Lester Evelyn A.
QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies Inc.
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