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Address generation in a light modulator

US7453478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2004
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2340/0435
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light modulator includes a control unit configured to receive an image input signal, and an array having a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows. The control unit is configured to provide a first address associated with the image input signal to the array in response to detecting a first mode of operation, and the control unit is configured to provide a second address associated with the image input signal to the array in response to detecting a second mode of operation. The array is configured to drive a first one of the plurality of rows in response to receiving the first address, and the array is configured to drive the first one of the plurality of rows and a second one of the plurality of rows in response to receiving the second address.

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