Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation

Details Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation

2007-10-30

2010-06-22

Choi, William C (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Light control by opaque element or medium movable in or...

With relative motion of two apertured elements

C359S290000

Reexamination Certificate

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07742215

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.

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