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Number: 359/290
Name: Optical: systems and elements > Optical modulator > Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) > By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element
Description: Subject matter wherein the light property is controlled by a substantial alteration in the optical characteristics of a light control surface or interface or by changing the physical shape, position, or orientation of a light control surface or interface in response to the modulating signal.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
359/296 Changing position or orientation of suspended particles 758
359/297 Light control surface formed or destroyed 73
359/291 Shape or contour of light control surface altered 1,318


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7626752 Microelectromechanical device array apparatus and method for driving same Dec. 1, 2009
7626751 Display device having an array of spatial light modulators with integrated color filters Dec. 1, 2009
7626581 Device and method for display memory using manipulation of mechanical response Dec. 1, 2009
7623287 Non-planar surface structures and process for microelectromechanical systems Nov. 24, 2009
7623286 System and method for displaying images Nov. 24, 2009
7619810 Systems and methods of testing micro-electromechanical devices Nov. 17, 2009
7619809 Mirror assemblies incorporating variable index of refraction materials Nov. 17, 2009
7619808 Light wave front construction Nov. 17, 2009
7619807 Micromirror array lens with optical surface profiles Nov. 17, 2009
7619806 Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation Nov. 17, 2009
7619805 Light modulator device Nov. 17, 2009
7619614 Three-dimensional optical mouse system Nov. 17, 2009
7616372 Piano MEMS with hidden hinge Nov. 10, 2009
7616371 Trimming a MEMS device to fine tune natural frequency Nov. 10, 2009
7616370 Preferentially deposited lubricant to prevent anti-stiction in micromechanical systems Nov. 10, 2009
7616369 Film stack for manufacturing micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices Nov. 10, 2009
7616368 Light concentrating reflective display methods and apparatus Nov. 10, 2009
7613098 Objective optical system for optical recording media and optical pickup device using it Nov. 3, 2009
7612933 Microelectromechanical device with spacing layer Nov. 3, 2009
7612932 Microelectromechanical device with optical function separated from mechanical and electrical function Nov. 3, 2009
7612931 MEMS control system gain normalization Nov. 3, 2009
7609362 Scanning lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method Oct. 27, 2009
7605971 Plurality of hidden hinges for mircromirror device Oct. 20, 2009
7605969 Interferometric modulation of radiation Oct. 20, 2009
7603001 Method and apparatus for providing back-lighting in an interferometric modulator display device Oct. 13, 2009
7601486 Ultra dark polymer Oct. 13, 2009
7595927 Spatial light modulator with sub-wavelength structure Sep. 29, 2009
7595926 Integrated IMODS and solar cells on a substrate Sep. 29, 2009
7595925 Actuating device having a flexible diaphragm controlled by electrowetting Sep. 29, 2009
7589916 Micromirror array with iris function Sep. 15, 2009
7586669 Non-contact micro mirrors Sep. 8, 2009
7586668 Methods for depositing, releasing and packaging micro-electromechanical devices on wafer substrates Sep. 8, 2009
7582231 Essentially water-free polymerized crystalline colloidal array composites having tunable radiation diffracting properties Sep. 1, 2009
7580559 System and method for calibrating a spatial light modulator Aug. 25, 2009
7580178 Image-guided microsurgery system and method Aug. 25, 2009
7580176 Electrical characterization of interferometric modulators Aug. 25, 2009
7580175 Detector of infrared radiation having a bi-material transducer Aug. 25, 2009
7580174 Anti-stiction gas-phase lubricant for micromechanical systems Aug. 25, 2009
7580172 MEMS device and interconnects for same Aug. 25, 2009
7576905 Electrostatically-controlled diffraction gratings using ionic electrophoresis Aug. 18, 2009
7576901 Method and device for selective adjustment of hysteresis window Aug. 18, 2009
7573631 Hybrid analog/digital spatial light modulator Aug. 11, 2009
7570417 Micro-electro mechanical light modulator device Aug. 4, 2009
7570416 Method and apparatus for a reflective spatial light modulator with a flexible pedestal Aug. 4, 2009
7570415 MEMS device and interconnects for same Aug. 4, 2009
7567372 Electrical device utilizing charge recycling within a cell Jul. 28, 2009
7567368 Systems and methods for minimizing scattered light in multi-SLM maskless lithography Jul. 28, 2009
7564613 Microelectromechanical device and method utilizing a porous surface Jul. 21, 2009
7564612 Photonic MEMS and structures Jul. 21, 2009
7564535 Seamless exposure with projection system comprises array of micromirrors with predefined reflectivity variations Jul. 21, 2009



 
 
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