White interferometric modulators and methods for forming the...

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2011-02-08

2011-02-08

Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

By moving a reflective element

C359S290000, C359S291000, C359S292000, C359S295000, C359S298000, C359S318000, C345S085000, C345S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07884989

ABSTRACT:
An iterferometric modulator array is configured to reflect a broad band spectrum of optical wavelengths by arranging a reflector and a partially transparent substrate in a non-parallel relationship.

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