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Open optoelectrowetting droplet actuation device and method

US8753498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2010
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C5/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An open optoelectrowetting (o-OEW) device for liquid droplet manipulations. The o-OEW device is realized by coplanar electrodes and a photoconductor. The local switching effect for electrowetting resulting from illumination is based on the tunable impedance of the photoconductor. Dynamic virtual electrodes are created using projected images, leading to free planar movements of droplets.

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