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Reflective display

US6266473A · kind A · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 1998
Grant dateJul 24, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S385/901
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reflective display can be configured around a waveguide illuminated with collimated light. A variety of light sources, light valves, light extracting devices, and light redirecting means may be employed to complete the display. The light extracting devices, light valves, and light redirecting means cooperate to selectively extract, attenuate, and redirect selected portions of the light in specific locations within the display.

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