Optical switch devices
US10850550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B30/27
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A security device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses. At a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents a first image for viewing without presenting the second image for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second image without presenting the first image for viewing. At least one first or second segment can include one or more microstructures or one or more nanostructures configured to produce one or more colors for the first or second image.
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