Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-25
2008-03-25
Ben, Loha (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S290000, C359S291000, C359S245000, C359S247000, C359S214100, C438S222000, C438S048000, C438S052000, C216S024000, C345S032000, C345S084000, C345S085000, C345S108000, C385S147000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11052004
ABSTRACT:
An interferometric modulator includes a post structure comprising an optical element. In a preferred embodiment, the optical element in the post structure is a reflective element, e.g., a mirror. In another embodiment, the optical element in the post structure is an etalon, e.g., a dark etalon. The optical element in the post structure may decrease the amount of light that would otherwise be retroreflected from the post structure. In various embodiments, the optical element in the post structure increases the brightness of the interferometric modulator by redirecting light into the interferometric cavity. For example, in certain embodiments, the optical element in the post structure increases the backlighting of the interferometric modulator.
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Sethuraman Srinivasan
Tung Ming-Hau
Ben Loha
IDC LLC
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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