Method and device for multistate interferometric light modulation
US7372613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-state light modulator comprises a first reflector. A first electrode is positioned at a distance from the first reflector. A second reflector is positioned between the first reflector and the first electrode. The second reflector is movable between an undriven position, a first driven position, and a second driven position, each having a corresponding distance from the first reflector. In one embodiment, the three positions correspond to reflecting white light, being non-reflective, and reflecting a selected color of light. Another embodiment is a method of making the light modulator. Another embodiment is a display including the light modulator.
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