Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – By moving a reflective element
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2010-02-16
Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
By moving a reflective element
C359S290000, C359S291000, C359S292000, C359S295000, C359S298000, C359S318000, C345S085000, C345S108000, C348S770000, C348S771000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07663794
ABSTRACT:
Interferometric modulators having a separable modulator architecture are disclosed having a reflective layer suspended from a flexible layer over a cavity. The interferometric modulators have one or more anti-tilt members that inhibit undesirable movement of the reflective layer, such as curling and/or tilting. The stabilization of the reflective layer by the anti-tilt members can improve the quality of the optical output of the interferometric modulators, as well as displays comprising such interferometric modulators.
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Lester Evelyn A.
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc.
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