Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S291000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07872793
ABSTRACT:
A spatial light modulator system includes an optically addressable spatial light modulator (OASLM) and an electrical addressable spatial light modulator (EASLM) arranged to transmit light onto the OASLM. A first controller is configured to address the EASLM with both a positive image and a negative image. A second controller is configured to apply a first bipolar voltage pulse to the OASLM associated with reception of the positive image and apply a second bipolar voltage pulse to the OASLM associated with reception of the negative image.
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Hughes Jonathan Rennie
Stanley Maurice
Jones James C
Mack Ricky L
Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP
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