Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S265000, C359S245000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08004743
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for providing brightness control in an interferometric modulator (IMOD) display are provided. In one embodiment, an interferometric modulator display pixel is provided that includes a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) interferometric modulator having an associated first color spectrum, and a color absorber located substantially in front of the interferometric modulator display pixel, in which the color absorber has an associated second color spectrum. The microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) interferometric modulator is operable to shift the first color spectrum relative to the second color spectrum to control a visual brightness of the interferometric modulator display pixel independent of a color of the interferometric modulator display pixel.
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