Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-17
2009-08-18
Ben, Loha (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S291000, C257S415000, C333S262000, C356S450000, C307S401000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07576901
ABSTRACT:
The width and location of a hysteresis window of an interferometric modulator may be altered by adjusting various physical characteristics of the interferometric modulator. Thus, depending on the particular application for which the interferometric modulators are manufactured, the width and location of the hysteresis window may be altered. For example, in some applications, reducing the power required to operate an array of interferometric modulators may be an important consideration. In other applications, the speed of the interferometric modulators may be of more importance, where the speed of an interferometric modulator, as used herein, refers to the speed of actuating and relaxing the moveable mirror. In other applications, the cost and ease of manufacturing may be of most importance. Systems and methods are introduced that allow selection of a width and location of a hysteresis window by adjusting various physical characteristics.
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Chui Clarence
Kothari Manish
Ben Loha
IDC LLC
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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