Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-18
2009-12-15
Sugarman, Scott J (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S237000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07633670
ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods are provided for steering optical beams. The devices use arrays and at least one optical element to steer an input beam to a desired location. Additionally, devices and methods are provided for changing the array dimensions of arrays of input beam positions. The devices use arrays and a plurality of optical elements to rearrange an input array.
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Anderson Betty Lise
Argueta-Diaz Victor
Warnky Carolyn
Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
Sugarman Scott J
The Ohio State University
Tra Tuyen Q
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