Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-02
2008-09-02
Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S212100, C359S223100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11482737
ABSTRACT:
A small thin film movable element comprises: a movable portion supported elastically deformably and having a movable electrode at least a portion of the movable portion; and a fixed electrode arranged to be opposed to the movable portion, wherein the movable portion is displaced by an electrostatic force in accordance with a voltage applied to the movable electrode and the fixed electrode, and wherein the movable portion comprises a vibration applying unit that applies a vibration to the movable portion at least immediately before displacing operation of the movable portion.
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Mochizuki Fumihiko
Nakamura Hirochika
Mack Ricky L
Tra Tuyen Q
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