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Spatial light modulators with non-uniform pixels

US7158279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2004
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S359/904
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A micromirror array comprises micromirrors of different properties for use particularly in display systems. Micromirrors of different properties can be arranged within the micromirror array according to a predetermined pattern, or randomly. However, it is advantageous to arrange the micromirrors with different properties within the micromirror array neither in complete order nor complete in random.

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