Semi-transparent/transflective lighted interferometric devices

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2008-09-09

2010-12-07

Choi, William C (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S247000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07848003

ABSTRACT:
In certain embodiments, a device is provided that utilizes both interferometrically reflected light and transmitted light. Light incident on the device is interferometrically reflected from a plurality of layers of the device to emit light in a first direction, the interferometrically reflected light having a first color. Light from a light source is transmitted through the plurality of layers of the device to emit from the device in the first direction, the transmitted light having a second color.

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