Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Optical means interposed in viewing path
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-31
2009-06-02
Lewis, David L (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Optical means interposed in viewing path
C345S004000, C345S204000, C349S004000, C359S292000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07542013
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for patterning a beam of radiation based on a pupil field distribution. In an embodiment, the distribution of the field in an area of the pupil plane affecting an image and an illumination mode are selected so as to render an image with desired characteristics. Additionally and/or alternatively, an illumination mode is selected so as to render an image with desired characteristics. The distribution of the field in an area of the pupil plane affecting an image is then realized using the spatial light modulator The system and method include using an illumination system, a pattern generator, and a projector. The illumination system supplies a beam of radiation. The pattern generator patterns the beam of radiation based on a data set corresponding to a field distribution in a pupil plane. The projector projects the patterned beam onto a target portion of an object.
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English Translation of Notification of Reasons for Refusal for Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-023567 mailed Jan. 27, 2009, 2 pgs.
Cebuhar Wenceslao A.
Hintersteiner Jason D.
Latypov Azat M.
ASML Holding N.V.
Lewis David L
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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