Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S292000, C359S295000, C359S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11327697
ABSTRACT:
A micromirror of a micromirror array of a spatial light modulator used in display systems comprises a mirror plate attached to a hinge that is supported by two posts formed on a substrate. Also the mirror plate is operable to rotate along a rotation axis that is parallel to but offset from a diagonal of the mirror plate when viewed from the top. An imaginary line connecting the two posts is not parallel to either diagonal of the mirror plate.
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Huibers Andrew
Patel Satyadev
Brady III Wade James
Dinh Jack
Mack Ricky
Telecky , Jr. Frederick J.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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