Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S247000, C257S682000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07990601
ABSTRACT:
A package structure and method of packaging an interferometric modulator with a reinforcing substance to help support the integrity of the package. In some embodiments the reinforcing substance is a desiccant integrated into the backplate or the transparent substrate.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies Inc.
Stultz Jessica T
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