Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S290000, C359S198100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07916378
ABSTRACT:
A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) is provided. In one embodiment, the MEMS includes a transparent substrate, and a plurality of interferometric modulators. The plurality of interferometric modulators includes an optical stack coupled to the transparent substrate, in which the optical stack includes a first light absorbing area. The plurality of interferometric modulators further includes a reflective layer over the optical stack, and one or more posts to support the reflective layer. Each of the one or more posts includes a second light absorbing area integrated in the post.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Mack Ricky L
Pinkney Dawayne A
QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies Inc.
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