Optical switch devices
US11861966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/063
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical 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. In some examples, individual ones of the first and second segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the first and second segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. Some examples can incorporate more than one region producing an optical effect.
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